The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
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Film Cast:
- Chiron “Black” Harris: Trevante Rhodes
- Kevin Jones: André Holland
- Teresa: Janelle Monáe
- Teen Chiron Harris: Ashton Sanders
- Kevin age 16: Jharrel Jerome
- Child Chiron “Little” Harris: Alex Hibbert
- Kevin age 9: Jaden Piner
- Paula: Naomie Harris
- Juan: Mahershala Ali
- Terrence: Shariff Earp
- Azu: Duan Sanderson
- Longshoreman: Herman ‘Caheej’ McGloun
- Portable Boy 1: Kamal Ani-Bellow
- Portable Boy 2: Keomi Givens
- Portable Boy 3: Eddie Blanchard
- Gee: Rudi Goblen
- Mr. Pierce: Edson Jean
- Terrel: Patrick Decile
- Samantha: Herveline Moncion
- Pizzo: Fransley Hyppolite
- Old School Guard: Jesus Mitchell
- Antwon: Larry Anderson
- Principal Williams: Tanisha Cidel
- Travis: Stephon Bron
- Tip: Don Seward
- Gang Member: Justin Ebenhack
Film Crew:
- Executive Producer: Brad Pitt
- Sound Effects Editor: Frederick Howard
- Producer: Dede Gardner
- Thanks: Leslie Shatz
- Costume Design: Caroline Eselin Shaefer
- Thanks: Anna Boden
- Thanks: Shane Carruth
- Stunt Coordinator: Artie Malesci
- Director: Barry Jenkins
- Thanks: Jay Van Hoy
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Chris David
- Thanks: Amy Seimetz
- Editor: Nat Sanders
- Hair Department Head: Gianna Sparacino
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Onnalee Blank
- Director of Photography: James Laxton
- Producer: Jeremy Kleiner
- Producer: Adele Romanski
- Production Design: Hannah Beachler
- Thanks: Ryan Coogler
- Thanks: Justin Simien
- Casting: Yesi Ramirez
- Co-Producer: Veronica Nickel
- Script Supervisor: Melinda Taksen
- Set Decoration: Regina McLarney
- Executive Producer: Sarah Esberg
- ADR Editor: Ryan Briley
- Title Designer: Sebastian Pardo
- Publicist: Ruben Malaret
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Mathew Waters
- Supervising Sound Editor: Joshua Adeniji
- Steadycam: James Baldanza
- Unit Production Manager: Jennifer Radzikowski
- Makeup Department Head: Doniella Davy
- Grip: Giovanni Rodriguez
- Original Music Composer: Nicholas Britell
- Music Supervisor: Maggie Phillips
- Scoring Mixer: Thomas Vicari
- Location Manager: Faren Humes
- Grip: Daniel Williams
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Alessandro Checcacci
- Sound Effects Editor: Christopher Bonis
- Editor: Joi McMillon
- Art Direction: Mabel Barba
- First Assistant Director: Stephen P. Del Prete
- Co-Producer: Andrew Hevia
- Script Supervisor: Laura Pinto
- Leadman: Robert Crowley
- Foley Editor: Benjamin Gieschen
- Line Producer: Elayne Schneiderman Schmidt
- Story: Tarell Alvin McCraney
- Assistant Sound Editor: James Parnell
- Associate Producer: John Montague
- Second Assistant Director: Roger Mendoza
- Leadman: Ryan Crowley
- Leadman: Jeremy Koenig
- Property Master: Becca Kenyon
- Boom Operator: Julio Alvarez
- Sound Mixer: Chris Giles
- Assistant Sound Editor: Nate Grady-Reitan
- Stunt Coordinator: Alex Edlin
- Steadicam Operator: Libor Cevelik
- Grip: Jean Daguillard
- Camera Operator: Joseph B. Dare
- Gaffer: Kiva Knight
- Key Grip: David Lanes
- First Assistant Camera: Stéphane Renard
- Electrician: Adam Roback
- Grip: Fabricio Sacknies
- Key Grip: Anthony Schrader
- Steadicam Operator: Osvaldo Silvera Jr.
- Wardrobe Supervisor: Fernando Rodriguez
- Location Scout: Rod Deal
- Location Scout: Keisha Rae Witherspoon
- Musician: Tim Fain
- Production Coordinator: Pedro M. Guillen
- Studio Teachers: Deby Stewart
- Thanks: Carolyn Govers
- Thanks: Micah Green
- Thanks: Morgan Kellum
- Thanks: Graham Leggat
- Thanks: Marco Antonio Martinez
- Thanks: Andres Des Rochers
- VFX Artist: Dirk Greene
Movie Reviews:
- Reno: **Blue is the warmest colour.**
This is an exceptional film, but only from one perspective and that is, LGBT. I totally respect that, because I’m a big supporter. But apart from that, particularly from the filmmaking aspect I did not like it. I felt like this film took place somewhere in Africa, but the accent was American. Because I could not find a single white or any other race people, even in the background.
The happy parts are, it is surprisingly a very interesting theme. I loved the storyline. The three phases of a man’s life. How things around us can influence to build a personality. Sometimes in a good sense, but according to this film, there are some dramatic turns. Though the end was very simple, but I liked the first episode. It had potential to be a message film, but the later parts turned differently. Most importantly realistic narrative.
More like it is about the life cycle. Feels like a short and suburban version of ‘Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring’. All the actors were so good. The screenplay was adapted from a book. Looks like it’s a breakthrough for the director. I hope he keeps up the momentum and gives us the best products in the future. This film is not for everyone, mainly because of the theme. Initial parts were okay, but the latter developments were unexpected. It is one of the good films of the year, not the best.
_7/10_