Brilliant discussion about a genius film. Congratulations to director Jenkins and the Moonlight cast and crew. As usual, its always great hearing Ta-Nehisi Coates as an interviewer or interviewee.
Great, great questions from the host. Incredibly rich answers from Barry. This film means so much to me & I am so grateful to be alive while it has come out.
What?? I think you misconstrued my intent. I thought this film was ground breaking and would love to see more of this style of film coming out of America, It had a very European feel. Which is a good thing I think ... a refreshing antidote to the usual Hollywood big budget dross.I have no idea how you could think my comment was passive/aggressive. I was quoting the director when I said I am a 'passive ally' which he encouraged and used to describe himself. It's something to be proud of! I am not a member of the LGBTQ community but regard myself as a passive ally. To explain the term; it means that I am a supporter of their struggle with out being Gay! Please take a breath before you leval insults at fans of the work. Peace.
A great film! I live in Europe and decided against taking a cinema date with friends. Pleased to have seen it with my own silence, emotional empathy and cultural affinity. A beautiful interview / conversation from beginning to close. More conversations on cultural appropriation ...an excellent lead off question.