My official selection for the 2017 Academy Award for Best Picture, MOONLIGHT presents a timeless story of human self-discovery and connection by chronicling the life of a young gay black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in society while growing up in a world of addiction, poverty, and insurmountable obstacle. The film won a multitude of accolades from various film societies and critic circles, including the Golden Globe for BEST PICTURE. It is nominated for 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The trailer for the film is below: