The Upper School Black Student Union (BSU) is inviting Upper School students and adults in the AFS community to attend a special screening of the award-winning film Moonlight, followed by a discussion about the film led by a panel, focusing on the topics of black masculinity and black gay identity.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15, in the Muller Auditorium. The film will be screened at 6 p.m. Moonlight is rated R for some sexuality, drug use, brief violence, and language throughout.

A highly-acclaimed 2016 American coming-of-age drama film, Moonlight was written and directed by Barry Jenkins and based on Tarell Alvin McCraney‘s unpublished semi-autobiographical play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue. The film presents three stages in the life of the main character; his youth, adolescence, and early adult life. It explores the difficulties he faces, including grappling with his sexuality and identity and enduring physical and emotional abuse.

We look forward to welcoming AFS Upper School students and adult community members to this unique opportunity to view this powerful film and engage in a thoughtful discussion about the issues raised.

Please RSVP here.

Questions? Email Lisa Kurtz (lkurtz@abingtonfriend.net) or Sheila Pai (spai@abingtonfriends.net)