moonlight review - devastating drama is vital portrait of black gay masculinity in america /

Published at 2016-09-03 18:29:19

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Writer/director Barry Jenkins’ bold and uniquely told film approximately the struggle to accept one’s own sexuality is both heartbreaking and deeply relevantIt’s been a particularly horrifying year for minority groups in America. The increasingly documented inhumanity towards African-American men by police and the brutal act of homophobia that took mostly Hispanic lives at a homosexual club in Orlando have awakened many to the bleak knowledge that progress is stalling and instead,regressive views on race and sexuality are still dangerously pervasive. Related: Bleed for This review – Miles Teller boxing biopic is flattened by cliche Related: From Ghostbusters to Star Trek Beyond: homosexual characters are there, but only just Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com