Direction: Barry Jenkins
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Barry Jenkins. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 14
Moonlight
2016 · Movie · 111 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast Trevante Rhodes · Naomie Harris · Mahershala Ali · Ashton Sanders
Synopsis Moonlight (2016) follows the journey of Chiron, a young individual navigating the challenges of growing up amidst the backdrop of Miami's War on Drugs. The narrative unfolds across three distinct phases of Chiron's life, as he grapples with a disintegrating...
6.8
29K votes
6.8
29K votes
The Underground Railroad (TV Miniseries)
2021 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast Thuso Mbedu · Joel Edgerton · Chase W. Dillon · Aaron Pierre
Synopsis The Underground Railroad (TV Miniseries) (2021) unfolds through the eyes of its primary protagonist, Cora, with intermittent chapters delving into the lives of her mother Mabel, the relentless slave hunter Ridgeway, a hesitant abolitionist named Ethel, and Cora's fellow enslaved...
6.6
1K votes
6.6
1K votes
Dear White People (TV Series)
2017 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Justin Simien · Tina Mabry · Barry Jenkins · Charlie McDowell
Cast Logan Browning · Antoinette Robertson · Brandon Bell · John Patrick Amedori
Synopsis Dear White People (TV Series) (2017) follows a group of students of color as they confront and challenge the systemic and interpersonal biases they encounter at an elite, predominantly white university. Through their unique perspectives and experiences, the series delves...
6.5
1K votes
6.5
1K votes
If Beale Street Could Talk
2018 · Movie · 119 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast KiKi Layne · Stephan James · Regina King · Diego Luna
Synopsis If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) is a poignant cinematic adaptation of James Baldwin's novel, centering around Tish, a young woman from Harlem who is expecting a child and engaged to her beloved. As her fiancé, Fonny, is unjustly imprisoned,...
6.3
4K votes
6.3
4K votes
Medicine for Melancholy
2008 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast Wyatt Cenac · Tracey Heggins · Elizabeth Acker · Melissa Bisagni
Synopsis Medicine for Melancholy (2008) follows the journey of two young African-American individuals navigating the complexities of love, identity, and urban change. Set against the backdrop of a swiftly gentrifying San Francisco, the film explores the challenges and nuances of being...
6.3
139 votes
6.3
139 votes
Mufasa: The Lion King
2024 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast Aaron Pierre · Kelvin Harrison Jr. · Seth Rogen · Billy Eichner
Synopsis Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) follows the wise old mandrill Rafiki as he recounts the epic tale of Mufasa to Kiara, the young lion cub and daughter of Simba and Nala. Alongside Timon and Pumbaa, who add their unique humor,...
6.2
4K votes
6.2
4K votes
My Josephine (S)
2003 · Movie · 9 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast Basel Hamdan · Saba Shariat · Marc Levi
Synopsis My Josephine (S) (2003) presents a poignant narrative in just seven minutes. The story revolves around Aadid, a young Arabic-speaking man employed at a laundromat and dry cleaners in the United States. Post-9/11, the establishment offers free washing services for...
5.9
26 votes
5.9
26 votes
Tall Enough (S)
2009 · Movie · 7 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast Crystal Cotton · Stephen Lin
Synopsis Tall Enough (S) (2009) follows a young interracial couple as they navigate their relationship during a tranquil Saturday in Brooklyn. The film offers an intimate glimpse into their daily life, capturing the nuances of their connection and the subtle moments...
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The Gaze
2021 · Documentary · 52 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast Mychal-Bella Bowman · Frank Oakley III
Synopsis The Gaze (2021) explores the often overlooked perspective of the Black gaze, a topic that has been infrequently discussed in the media. This non-narrative film draws inspiration from the evocative paintings of Kerry James Marshall, offering a unique and profound...
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One Shot (S)
2009 · Movie · 7 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast Griffin Anglin · Sophia Goldfarb · David Marangwanda · Lhamo Sakpo
Synopsis One Shot (S) (2009) follows a young woman's unsettling journey to a Seattle convenience store, captured in a single, continuous hand-held shot. This unique filming technique creates a sense of urgency and disorientation, making the viewer feel as if they...
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Little Brown Boy (S)
2003 · Movie · 8 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast DeQynn Gibson · Luis Jimenez · Jonathan Bent · Ernest Jones
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Chlorophyl (S)
2011 · Movie · 17 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins
Cast Ana Laura Treviño · Sasha Vaziri · Taryn Devreux
Synopsis Chlorophyl (S) (2011) is a poignant tale of a young girl and her brief, yet impactful, encounter with a rogue. Commissioned for Borscht 7 in 2011, this short film is a spiritual successor to Barry Jenkins' acclaimed feature, "Medicine for...
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King's Gym (S)
2012 · Documentary · 3 min. · United States
Direction Barry Jenkins · Mike Jacobs
Synopsis King's Gym (S) (2012) delves into the storied halls of Oakland, California's renowned boxing gym, where the echoes of legendary fighters like George Foreman, Joe Frazier, and Gina Guidi still resonate. The documentary captures the gym's vibrant and intense atmosphere,...
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