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1. First off, #BlackBoyJoy.
2. It sent a strong message to queer black and brown youth everywhere: that they are visible and they matter.
3. ... And remember when Juan told Chiron that no one should be discriminated for their sexuality?
4. And let's not forget about its unconventional, full-circled love story.
5. It artistically portrayed the transcendence of African-American identity, from childhood to adulthood.
6. It doesn't shy away from the internal and external effects of physical and economic abuse.
7. But, Moonlight reminds us of the importance of forgiveness.
8. And the significance of human connection.
9. Oh, and this.
10. Shine on, Moonlight.
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