Moonlight
Moonlight was another groundbreaking movie that depicted the lives of two black LGBT men. The 2016 movie follows the lives of black teens as they struggle with their identities while also living hard lives in rough neighborhoods. The film started with just $4 million but wound up bringing in more money than anyone could’ve hoped.
At the end of its theatrical run, Moonlight made over $65 million and received three Academy Award nominations. If you don’t remember the 2017 Oscars, Moonlight would go on to win the Best Picture Award, which was heartbreakingly presented by the cast of La La Land.