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The 13 pages that link to Moonlight, each with the reason it gives.

• Light pollutionCompared with: Its natural variation contrasts with the persistent artificial brightness that alters night environments.

• Academy Award for Best Adapted ScreenplayBroader topic: Its win illustrates that a screenplay may adapt material that was written but not previously published.

• American independent cinemaBroader topic: Its awards and wide recognition demonstrate that independent production can yield major cultural visibility.

• Queer cinemaBroader topic: Its restrained style expands queer coming-of-age storytelling through race, class, and masculinity.

• Full moonRelated: A full moon provides the brightest regular natural moonlight.

• LGBTQ representation in mediaBroader topic: It centers a queer Black protagonist through intimate, non-stereotyped storytelling.

• La La LandCompared with: It won Best Picture after the mistaken announcement initially named La La Land.

• Harvest MoonRelated: The Harvest Moon’s practical reputation rests on the evening light its full phase provides.

• African-American cinemaBroader topic: Its intimate portrayal of Black masculinity and queer identity broadened mainstream screen narratives.

• Brad PittRelated: Plan B produced the film, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

• SunlightCompared with: Unlike direct sunlight, moonlight is reflected and far dimmer.

• Quiet Night ThoughtRelated: Moonlight supplies the sensory image that prompts the poem’s turn toward home.

• Mahershala AliRelated: Ali won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing Juan.