this scene is so powerful and heartbreaking because this was when he realized he had nothing left to lose. his mother doesn’t care about him, his only father figure is dead, and his only friend betrayed him. so what he did didn’t matter anymore, which is ultimately why he did this without caring about the consequences.

From the moment Chiron looked in the mirror u know shit was about to go down

Love how the class pulls him away from the fight but no one said a word when Chiron was getting beat up.

Honestly that kid brought it on himself to get that chair shot

Guess they forgot he used to hang out with Juan. Somebody learned that day...

I love how at 1:04 you see him hesitate for a slight second and the music sink a bit then increase back again in intensity. I really loved the synchronization between the music and the psychological state of Chiron.

The way Black Chiron is introduced in the third act with him submerging his face in the sink of ice water is so powerful. The echo of this scene in contrast with the first one alludes to the fact that even though he has changed outwardly, he still feels the same amount of conflict as he did when he was a teen. Also it makes me feel like this ice sink thing is something he continued to do ever since that day as a way to remind himself that he's not someone to be fucked around with. Such a good freaking movie.

The scene of him waking up from a nightmare ... a grown man, all bulked up externally against vulnerability, but still a little boy internally scarred by his mother. The trauma of parental abuse and neglect. Powerful and moving. The adult Chiron and Kevin captured the longing, loneliness, sadness, yearning, regrets, desire and hope in their eyes. An amazing 30 minutes of masterful acting. Will never tire of the third act.

The hardest thing to watch is how Chiron, who is characterized by his gentleness and sweet nature, just throw that beautiful heart away because the world is expecting him to be a “man”. Watching him break that chair over that bully’s back is like watching Chiron break it over Chiron’s back. Because we all know that’s not who Chiron is. That’s not the shy, timid boy who swam in the ocean with Juan and who couldn’t raise a hand to the boy he fell in love with. That’s the person everyone has punished him for NOT being.

Did anyone else notice the little bit of doubt he has at 1:04 when he slows down and turns his head to the side as if he is talking himself out of it and about to turn around? And then the immediate recovery and determination? Such a small moment that can easily be missed yet so powerful.

I don’t understand why he didn’t get a nomination. He was spectacular

Sad that the teacher reported him, KNOWING that Terrell gave him hell

Notice how the teacher said “stay focused” right when chiron walked inside the classroom? Idk just a random thought can def mean a message that Chiron is now focused because he has nothing left to support him so he is on his own to support AND focus on himself

This scene is Chiron's transition into becoming Black. And all these doors that he's passing through are barriers of rage towards his revenge.

There was barely any dialogue in the scene, which gave it even more tension

What really got to me was the scoring. The orchestral score obviously juxtaposes the images of violence, but the most powerful part to me was when Chiron is being put in the cop car while Kevin watches. The score here was just an orchestra tuning, which an orchestra does before a concert. This tuning symbolizes the new beginning of Black, another "concert" in Chiron's life.

even the way he walks you can sense al the emotion that chiron is feeling, ugh ashton sanders is so good

The high aperture when he enters the classroom is such a small but powerful touch. It makes it look like a home video-type deal. So intense.

I found it funny when he hits him once an breaks his back, no one gives a shit, then he strikes again, THEN PEOPLE CARE😂😂😂

The cinematography of this scene is unbelievable. My heart was racing.

he deserved that and kevin needs some too but terell deserved that so good job chiron so proud

This movie will always make me sob. Just knowing that this is happening somewhere

What a beautiful film. The actor who played the teenage Chiron was magnificent.

he deserved that for real good job chiron

Did you see the fluid motion as he effortlessly arched that heavy solid wood library chair all while sporting the strap up niks

By far the best scene in this film. This scene resonates with everyone who was bullied at any point of their life...

When a kid has an Oscar worthy performance

"You don't even know."

This movie was so beautiful. The commentary on broken homes, the black community, prejudice on gays, and the attention to male emotions....WOW

Normally I abhor violence but seeing what Chiron endured at Terrell's hands made that scene sooooooooo satisfying!!! damn he really let him have it. Had the teachers being a few moments late it would have gotten really bad!!! I must say that the bully had it coming!!! good for you Chiron!

when you ain't a killa but they pushed you

this movie was flawlessly put together. nothin beats a dark indy film imo but the director was something special

bruh i go to that school when i saw this scene i was shook cause they never told us they filmed this movie there

Chiron had more than every right to defend himself and whip that bully's ass. It's messed up how many teachers don't do jack when they see students get bullied, but when the student decides to defend themselves, they not only intervene, but they also punish the students who defends themselves which is stupid and dumb. And teachers who do stand up the bullies get treated badly. What would have made this movie slightly better was for Kevin to give a mention of what ever happened to the bully who got his ass whipped. His head wasn't the only thing that was bruised. Tyrell's ego was. He didn't like nor accept that he got his ass whipped by a gay kat.

Listen up kids. This is why we don’t bully. Because you don’t know what’s going to happen to you afterwards?

It didn’t even need to be this way. Chiron was a good kid who basically got pushed around & stepped on til it came to a point where he couldn’t take it anymore

This is something i seen with my own eyes, sweet shy boys i went to school with & knew from young, turn straight killers & savages because of the way life kept testing them, very sad indeed…

Well you don't bully someone

I'm so sad. This movie makes me wanna cry. Chiron stay strong.

I remember seeing this movie in theaters, and you could literally feel the tension in the air. My heart was pounding; I thought he was going to kill him. It’s an experience only the best of cinema has to offer. So many mixed emotions: you’re satisfied the punk got beat down, but it’s absolutely heartbreaking... I’ve never seen another movie that portrays the pure rage and pain a character is feeling in such a goosebump inducing way. And hardly a word is said. You could watch this movie with the sound off, and this scene still wouldn’t lose any of its weight. Brilliant, magnificent film making!!

Chiron has balls mane he got tried of it

Love how he looks away momentarily whilst walking as if to question himself on what he is about to do...but then he looks straight ahead again with a look of pure determination. He knows what needs to be done

I've never seen a film get this particular kind of teenage frustration so accurate. Ali deserved that Oscar but Sanders killed this phase in Chiron's life.

It was already written. Chiron just followed through.

Terrel had it comin. Such a satisfying scene

I love that he is standing tall all the way through.

Lesson learned: Don't be a bully!

This just points out that even the nicest people HAVE limits and the beast within us is sleeping. Not dead. I heavily relate to this so well

The noise that left my body when he raised up out of that ice water 😂😂😂😂 whew 😮‍💨

This scene and the build-up to it was amazing. I was floored.

"Everybody"!! has their "Braking" "Point"!!💣

Man that suspense when he looks into the mirror...

What a scene ....outstanding background score

He got the juice

The anger in his eyes is INSANE! 💪🏻🔥

holy shit this film was amazing

That nightmare bit was scarier than most horror movies dream of being.

As a whole, this is probably the most beautiful movie I've ever seen.

I wanna watch this whole movie now, true masterpiece

I love how the meaning of “becoming Black” can be interpreted in so many ways

Chiron finally reached that breaking point... 'bout fuckin' time... Juan would've loved what went down here. What still really makes me mad though, is the fact that after all the crap that bully-boy put Chiron through, after 2 fuckin' hits, Chiron's the one who get the trip to Juvi-hall ! ! ! How is this fair? IMHO, fuck the system... Comments and replies please... PEACE

1:44 "ohh look at bully junior, gonna cry😂?"

How too deal with bully’s Goggle: tell a teacher about it Bing:

When people get bullied, the teacher does nothing until the bullied retaliates. Backwards, much?

This movie has been film in miami for 5 years now after a good movie like that it earns an award

Another outstanding gay themed film I absolutely love... No clichéd narrative here... beautiful film and deserving of every award it received )))

My pulse god damn

Jeeez. How much i love this movie ❤️❤️❤️

That day he finally learned chiron isn't soft

Really cool scene. Deeply satisfying but also pretty upsetting

2:50 that's how my mother always looked at me as a teen calling gay slurs all the time

Chiron didn't lose anything. He found it that day.

This movie plays with your mind

Barry Jenkins

1:28 I felt a disturbance in the force right here....

when your girl catch you cheating 1:27

Powerful movie

I got bullied during high school, I am glad i never confronted my bullies because id probably be in the system.. school system is so messed up they help your abusers but deal with you like a criminal

Lol I went to that school a few years ago, such an interesting place with drama and complexity

The music and transformation in the car..made me jump out of my bed and felt like something enormous just appeared in front of me...blew my fucking mind with that dead heart throbbing music

best scene always reminded me of when i had enough and i was the one to get in trouble

It like this movie was made for me

My favorite part

This movie made me cry 😭

My favourite scene for sure

I think the reaction shot of the teacher is just brilliant. It’s the shock but disappointment of seeing another young black man give into his violent surroundings.

That's movie in my top 5 🔥

One day you have to decide what you want to be....this scene means this

No matter how tough the exterior, there's a broken child hiding.

Moonlight❤️💋

I got the vibe that Terrel had a thing for Chiron

I love this movie

Chiron your my man

I'm surprised Ashton Sanders career didn't blow up I know he did equalizer 2 and currently RZA in Wu Tang Show but I felt like he should be a huge star already in leading roles since Moonlight was 7 years ago

Lovely

Is it me, or did the second time he hit him with his chair, it sound like a Crash Bandicoot crate being cracked open.

Because that’s what heroes do!

Karma will ALWAYS show up. It just depends on what form.

Fcking hell I only wish no child these days gets to suffer like that. If my death could solve all the bullying in this world, I would die. I know you probably think I'm just saying it, but it's true.

When Chiron becomes Juan: