PBS NewsHour

In 1980s Miami, the crisis of growing up black, gay and poor

Clip: 11/04/2016 | 6m 48s

Based on a true story, the new movie “Moonlight” follows Chiron, a boy growing up black, gay and poor in 1980s Miami. The film documents Chiron’s identity struggle in three acts, featuring a different actor for each. It’s a landscape director Barry Jenkins knows well -- he grew up in the same neighborhood around that time. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Jenkins and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney.

Aired: 11/04/16

Rating: NR

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