Seen On The Scene: Naomie Harris, Janelle Monae & More Attend Atlanta's 'MOONLIGHT' Movie Screening

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Stars Attend Atlanta’s “MOONLIGHT” Movie Screening

Earlier this week a bevy of celebs took to Atlanta’s screening of the new film “MOONLIGHT.”

A24 Films, in partnership with the African American Film Critics Association hosted a private screening of the new film…

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that tells the story of Chiron, a young man grappling with a dysfunctional home, his sexuality and manhood while coming of age in Miami.

Seen on the scene was the film’s stars Naomie Harris, Janelle Monae and Trevante Rhodes who stood alongside their writer/director Barry Jenkins.

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The evening began with a cocktail reception followed by welcome remarks from AAFCA president Gil Robertson and the cast.

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Other guests seen on the scene included Kenya Moore’s on-again/off-again boo Matt Jordan…

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and Wondaland artist Nate Wonder of Deep Cotton.

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MOONLIGHT opens October 21 in New York and Los Angeles and on October 28 in Atlanta.

The film opens everywhere November 4.

Visit the film at www.moonlight-movie.com; use hashtag #moonlight on social media and follow the film on Facebook and Twitter.

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Trevante Rhodes plays Chiron a.k.a Black in the film.

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Naomie Harris stars as Chiron’s mother who fights demons in the productions.

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Janelle Monae plays a mother figure to Chiron who gives him respite when things are tough at home.

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