'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.

When ten-year-old Abigail Phillips discovers a forgotten piano deep in the woods on her father's farm, she uncovers more than a passion for music - she unlocks a mystery that spans generations. In the wake of her mother's sudden passing, Abigail finds solace and purpose in music, and her natural talent quickly blossoms. Recognizing her exceptional gift, her father sends her to Paris to pursue a career as a concert pianist. Meanwhile, he begins his own investigation into the piano's mysterious origins. As he uncovers a hidden history of loss, longing, and silent lives quietly touched by the instrument, Abigail's fame begins to grow, along with the weight of the secret behind her talent.
Barry Jenkins' masterpiece holds up as the story of a lifetime centered on the intersection of Blackness and gay identity.
In Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It (1986), we follow the love life of powerful female protagonist Nola Darling (Tracy Camilla Johns) and explore the relationship dynamics she has with her partners. She sees three men simultaneously: Greer Childs, (John Canada Terrell) Mars Blackmon (Spike Lee), and Jamie Overstreet (Tommy Redmond Hicks). Though an 80’s film, She’s Gotta Have It is surprisingly progressive with its themes of female sexuality, although at some points in the film it is handled clumsily. Overall Nola is an incredibly compelling character especially for modern women, as we as a society acknowledge female sensuality more and more without the negative stigma.
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