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Ep. 10 - Moonlight (with Dylan Wallis)
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In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom dive into the 2016 coming-of-age drama "Moonlight," directed by Barry Jenkins.The film follows Chiron, a young black man growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami, as he navigates his identity and sexuality across three different periods of his life. The film features a powerful ensemble cast, including Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, and Trevante Rhodes.Todd and Dom discuss the film's use of color and lighting to convey mood and emotion, and how the film's visual language reflects the internal struggles of its main character. They also examine the film's themes of masculinity, race, and identity, and how they intersect in Chiron's journey.They explore the film's intimate and empathetic storytelling, and how it captures the complexity and nuance of the human experience. They also reflect on the fi ... ... Read moreKeywords
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