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‘Moonlight’ breaks box office record in opening weekend

limited release film earned the 24th biggest per location opening

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10 years ago

October 24, 2016

Mariah Cooper

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“Moonlight” made its record-breaking debut with the biggest per location average of 2016, according to Forbes.

Screened at only four locations in New York and Los Angeles, the A24 release grossed $414,740 opening weekend giving it a $103,675 per-location-average. It also earned the 24th biggest per location opening average of all time.

The film, based on the play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue” by Tarell Alvin McCraney, tells the story of a young man growing up in Miami. Over three stages of his life, he learns more about himself and his sexuality.

Trevante Rhodes, André Holland, Janelle Monáe, Naomie Harris and Mahershala Ali star. Barry Jenkins directs.

The film opens in limited release this weekend in D.C.

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Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser

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Ashley Biden accepts an award on behalf of her brother, Beau Biden, at the Washington Blade's Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.

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