

It's this contrast throughout the film's colour scheme that makes it so aesthetically unique.

Director Barry Jenkins and cinematographer James Laxton tried bringing that visual to life, contrasting the rich complexities of their character's skin tones with the surprising depth of vibrant colours throughout the film. The script is based on a play written by Tarell Alvin McCraney titled In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue. But that's not why we think you should watch it. Moonlight is widely considered one of the 21st century's best films, picking up Best Picture at the 2017 Academy Awards. Moonlight tells a coming of age story in three parts: a boy (Little), a teenager (Chiron), and a man (Black), each navigating the inner confusions of his sexuality, living in the impoverished Miami suburb of Liberty City.
