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Film society showing ‘Moonlight’ beginning Feb. 24

February 22, 2017

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society's Cinema Art Theater is showing “Moonlight,” one of the year's best movies.

A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, “Moonlight” chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. At once a vital portrait of contemporary African-American life and an intensely personal and poetic meditation on identity, family, friendship, and love, “Moonlight” is a groundbreaking piece of cinema that reverberates with deep compassion and universal truths. Anchored by extraordinary performances from a tremendous ensemble cast, Barry Jenkins's staggering, singular vision is profoundly moving in its portrayal of the moments, people, and unknowable forces that shape lives and make people who they are. 

James Berardinelli of ReelViews says, "Although Barry Jenkins' film is indeed about the struggles and difficulties of a person embracing his culturally reviled sexuality, the story is universal in scope and intent." “Moonlight” won the 2016 Golden Globe for Best Picture (Drama) and is nominated for eight Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Screening times are 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28. Tickets can be purchased at the Cinema Art Theater starting 30 minutes prior to each screening. Admission for a screening is $8 for RBFS members and $10 for future members. All screenings are held at the Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Drive in Dartmouth Plaza, behind the Lewes Wawa.

The mission of the RBFS is promoting cinematic arts, and providing education and cultural enrichment for the community. The society sponsors ongoing screenings, special events, and the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (Nov. 3- 12, 2017).  For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, go to www.rehobothfilm.com, or call 302-645-9095.

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