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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Two film strips with posters from “Princess Mononoke” and “The Farewell” are side-by-side.

‘The value of collective action’: diversity in Northwestern’s film curriculum

January 22, 2023

Communication freshman Verónica Silvosa said she knew about the “white guy in film” stereotypes through memes — but at Northwestern, she sees the trope in full form.  “They're real, and they're...

Students discuss their thoughts about the themes of “Moonlight” after a screening. The SESP-sponsored event highlighted issues of masculinity and intersectionality.

Students discuss intersectionality, masculinity at SESP ‘Moonlight’ screening

February 5, 2018

When asked to describe the movie “Moonlight” in a word, students said it was poignant, thoughtful, impactful and beautiful. More than a year after the movie’s release, about 20 students gathered...

Closson: Black arts on campus deserve more awareness, recognition

April 18, 2017

Earlier this month, Barry Jenkins, director of Academy Award-winning film “Moonlight,” spoke on campus, drawing a packed audience and sparking conversation about the importance of diverse storytelling...

Oh: Barry Jenkins’ thoughtful approach to ‘Moonlight’ illustrates importance of reflective, diverse storytelling

April 10, 2017

Last weekend Barry Jenkins — director of this year’s Oscar winner for best picture, “Moonlight” — came to speak on campus. Like quite a few of you, I was there. The event started with a screening...

“Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins speaks at Ryan Auditorium in the Technological Institute on Saturday. The Academy Award-winning director discussed the inspiration behind the film as well as issues of representation.

‘Moonlight’ director Barry Jenkins discusses representation, film inspiration

April 2, 2017

Barry Jenkins, director of this year’s Academy Award winner for best picture “Moonlight,” said there would’ve been no film without playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney and his semi-autobiographical...

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