Naomie Harris, Andre Holland, Janelle Monae, Mahershala Ali, newcomer Trevante Rhodes and a cast of talented faces are bringing a raw and timely narrative to theaters this fall with their new movie Moonlight.
Written and directed by talented filmmaker Barry Jenkins, Moonlight tells the story of a strong-willed young Black man fighting to regain control of his identity while struggling to come to terms with his sexuality.
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While the people around him continue to play important roles in his life and challenge him to confront scars left by his painful past, the complicated young dreamer soon learns that the only way to get through his hardships is to embrace his truth. A groundbreaking and powerful film, Moonlight will surely make a lasting impact when it hits select theaters on October 21.
Check out the full trailer above.
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