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'Moonlight' made history at the Academy Awards, several times over.
After two years of #OscarsSoWhite, a coming-of-age film about a black gay youth defied the odds — and beat the very white and very straight La La Land — to become Best Picture.
In doing so, Moonlight became a win for visibility for historically marginalized communities. It also broke many records. Here are a few of the ceilings it shattered on Hollywood’s biggest night.
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Daniel Reynolds
Daniel Reynolds is the editor of social media for The Advocate. A native of New Jersey, he writes about entertainment, health, and politics.
Daniel Reynolds is the editor of social media for The Advocate. A native of New Jersey, he writes about entertainment, health, and politics.