A look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, a young black man growing up in Miami. His epic journey to manhood is guided by the kindness, support and love of the community that helps raise him.

“Chiron has bulked up now. Earlier we saw him being beat up and now he’s like Robocop.  His muscles are like a suit of armor. He touched male skin, but couldn’t deal with the judgement, the derision, so his body became inflated, rock hard. Often, we can feel the filmmakers searching for the tone of their film.  But director Barry Jenkins had his from the start.  Long lens, velvet smooth, tentative, in love.  The velvet black sea, the cool moonlight.” – Mark Cousins