Race and Identity in Moonlight
Words: 842 Pages: 3 3711IntroductionIn the realm of cinema, few films have explored the intricate tapestry of identity and the masks we wear as profoundly as Barry Jenkins' "Moonlight. " This film, much like Jordan Peele’s "Us," delves into the concept of masks, both literal and metaphorical, as tools for survival. The film follows the transformative journey of Chiron, a young Black boy growing up in Miami, who is constantly navigating the complex interplay between his Blackness and queerness. This essay argues that Jenkins […]