Barry Jenkins Overview

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Born: November 19, 1979

Barry Jenkins made a few stops along the way on his journey to filmmaking, but having solidified his presence in the industry with the poignant drama Moonlight, the landscape of cinema is more diverse because of him. Barry grew up in a Miami ghetto under the eye of his mother, whom, as he told Deadline in December 2016, was addicted to crack. Always a football fan, he played throughout his years at Miami Northern Senior High School. He eventually enrolled in Florida State's film school, but not... See All


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