1, Moonlight (2016)
A timeless story of human self-discovery and connection, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami.
The 2017 Oscar Winner of:
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Mahershala Ali
Best Adapted Screenplay
Barry Jenkins (screenplay)
Tarell Alvin McCraney (story)
2, La La Land (2016)
The story is about a jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles.
The 2017 Oscar Winner of:
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Emma Stone
Best Achievement in Directing
Damien Chazelle
Best Achievement in Cinematography
Linus Sandgren
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
Justin Hurwitz
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
Justin Hurwitz (music)
Benj Pasek (lyrics)
Justin Paul (lyrics)
Song: "City of Stars"
Best Achievement in Production Design
David Wasco (production design)
Sandy Reynolds-Wasco (set decoration)
2, Manchester by the Sea (2016)
An Uncle is obliged to return home to care for his nephew after his brother dies. Unknowing he is to be the guardian and struggles with the decision. Throughout the movie he recounts past memories that caused him to leave Manchester and distancing himself from his past.
The 2017 Oscar Winner of:
Oscar Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Casey Affleck
Best Original Screenplay
Kenneth Lonergan
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people, and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.
The 2017 Oscar Winner of:
Best Achievement in Film Editing
John Gilbert
Best Achievement in Sound Mixing
Kevin O'Connell
Andy Wright
Robert Mackenzie
Peter Grace
5, Arrival (2016)
When twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world, linguistics professor Louise Banks is tasked with interpreting the language of the apparent alien visitors.
2017 Oscar winner of
Best Achievement in Sound Editing
Sylvain Bellemare
6, Zootopia (2016)
2017 Oscar winner of
Animated Feature Film
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy.
Directors: Byron Howard, Rich Moore
Writers: Byron Howard (story by), Rich Moore
Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba
