Moonlight
American drama film by Barry Jenkins · Released September 2, 2016
Moonlight is a 2016 American drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on Tarell Alvin McCraney's unpublished semi-autobiographical play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue. It stars Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe in her first film appearance, Ashton Sanders, Jharrel Jerome in his feature film debut, Naomie Harris, and Mahershala Ali. The film presents three stages in the life of the main character: his childhood, adolescence, and early adult life. It explores the difficulties he faces with his homosexuality and identity as a black homosexual man, including the physical and emotional abuse he endures growing up.
Cast ages when filming began (October 14, 2015)
- Naomie Harris, as Paula: 39
- Trevante Rhodes, as Adult Chiron / "Black": 25
- André Holland, as Adult Kevin: 35
- Janelle Monáe, as Teresa: 29
- Ashton Sanders, as Teen Chiron: 19
- Mahershala Ali, as Juan: 41
- Jharrel Jerome, as Teen Kevin: 18
- Alex R. Hibbert, as Child Chiron / "Little": 11