ISSUE 92 / 2016
15
FILM
The film stars Trevante Rhodes, André
Holland, Janelle Monáe, Naomie Harris,
and Mahershala Ali. It's the incredible story
of the growth of a young black american
guy, Chiron, who lives with a troublesome
mother,who is bullied and has to accept
and deal with his homosexuality. Barry
Jenkins directs an incredible picture that
is capable of delicately and emotionally
depicting a difficult coming of age story.
Following Richard Linklater's steps,
Jenkins doesn't exaggerate on the tone
of the movie: it's a sober portrait of
the feelings of a difficult child that has
to grow up and survive in nightmarish
sorroundings. He finds love, he finds a
better mother figure, but he is carried
away by the events.The director deals with
such a great range of themes and issues,
and it does it with class.
What I loved about this movie is the
sombre and intimate connection that it
creates with the viewer. It's impossible not
to get involved in Chiron's struggle. You
feel bad for him, you root for him and you
love him more than his own mother does.
It's an excellent second movie for Barry
Jenkins and Moonlight will hit your heart.
Let's hope that the movie will get the
awards it deserves, it's unforgettable.I also
loved how they balanced an outstanding
soundtrack with delicate cinematography.
It's a heartwarming experience.It is part of
the official competition of the London Film
Festival, don't miss our reviews and red
carpet interviews.
Moonlight is a 2016 American drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins.
Sayu Bhojwani was born in India, she
graduated from college and went to
the US. She started an organization for
young people, she became an advocate
for young generations. She couldn't vote.
Her journey to become a citizen took
16 years. She was a young immigrant
woman, but she started a community
based organization. She is now capable
as a commisioner to represent rights and
voices of immigrants. Immigrants are
scared of law enforcement and they are
scared and undocumented. Their voices
can make democracy stronger, it matters
who vote. Votes matter in local and
presidential elections. "We have fought
to be here," she says, calling immigrant
voices to action. "It's our country, too."
HOW IMMIGRANT VOICES MAKE DEMOCRACY
STRONG
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LONDON FILM FESTIVAL: MOONLIGHT
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