“At some point you’ve got to decide for yourself who you gonna be. Can’t let nobody make that decision for you.” – Juan, Moonlight
Moonlight (2016)
The three periods of the main character's life—his childhood, youth, and early adulthood—are depicted in the movie. It examines his struggles with sexuality and identity, as well as the physical and psychological abuse he experienced as a child. Moonlight had its world premiere on September 2, 2016, at the Telluride Film Festival. It was shot in Miami, Florida, beginning in 2015. On October 21, 2016, A24 released it in the US to critical praise. It has now made over $65 million globally.