Barry Jenkins - 'Moonlight'

The 37-year-old who could become the first black person ever to win the best director Oscar reflects on how his tumultuous childhood has informed his work, the film school pals who have been by his side ever since and the causes and effects of the eight-year gap between his debut feature and his taboo-busting masterpiece.

Episode 130 of the Awards Chatter podcast, hosted by The Hollywood Reporter, titled "Barry Jenkins - 'Moonlight'" was published on February 18, 2017 and runs 71 minutes.

February 18, 2017 ·71m · Awards Chatter

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The 37-year-old who could become the first black person ever to win the best director Oscar reflects on how his tumultuous childhood has informed his work, the film school pals who have been by his side ever since and the causes and effects of the eight-year gap between his debut feature and his taboo-busting masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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