A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami.
Who's going to win it this year? Make your opinion at least semi-informed with this list of all the 2017 Best Picture nominations, including everything from Texas Noir 'Hell or High Water' to Hollywood toe-tapper 'La La Land'.
A list of movies following African-American youths as they come of age in an intolerant world, including such modern classic as 'Pariah' and 'Precious'. Also check out 'The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete' for a relatively unknown hidden-gem!
Ashton Sanders rose to fame for his role in Academy Award-winning film Moonlight, and has since starred in three fantastic pictures: 'Captive State, 'All Day and All Night', and 'Captive State'.
A list of films that depict the diverse experience of economically disadvantaged groups in parts of America progress left behind: the inner-cities, rust-belt towns, and rural south.
Modern independent dramas portraying the tumultuous transitions of adolescents into slightly older adolescents. Make sure to check out 'I Believe in Unicorns' for a great new film from director Leah Meyerhoff, depicting an imaginative teenage girl's attempt to grapple with the premature onset of adulthood's responsibilities.
A list of powerful African-American dramas from recent years, including 'Fences', 'Moonlight', and 'Selma'.
Great independent African-American films from recent years, including everything from heart-wrenching coming-of-age drama 'Pariah' to classroom heartwarmer 'Akeelah and the Bee'.
