'Moonlight': A Retrospective on Barry Jenkins' Masterpiece
Barry Jenkins' masterpiece holds up as the story of a lifetime centered on the intersection of Blackness and gay identity.

Gregor Neuss is an ambitious journalist who knows what makes a really good story. When the authorities present the alleged perpetrator just a few hours after a fatal robbery, Gregor suspects a serious miscarriage of justice. The charges brought before the court do not match what Gregor saw with his own eyes shortly before the crime. Since the police and the public prosecutor's office show no interest in his testimony, Gregor begins to investigate the case himself. Eventually, the full extent of the crime is revealed, putting Gregor, his colleagues, and his most important source in danger.
Barry Jenkins' masterpiece holds up as the story of a lifetime centered on the intersection of Blackness and gay identity.
Deborah (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) are a delight to watch evolve, sometimes devolve, then evolve again.
This film manages to be simultaneously topical and timeless. Without being preachy, it highlights society’s flawed relationship with tech; insights into the complex ideas of family struggle are expertly dispersed among a perfectly paced and balanced story.
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This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.