Oscars 2017: La La Land and Moonlight
The 89th Academy Awards honored both La La Land and Moonlight as major contenders. The ceremony is remembered for a brief Best Picture mix-up that placed both films in the spotlight.
Best Picture Winner and Key Wins
Moonlight won Best Picture after the initial announcement error. La La Land received six awards, including Best Director for Damien Chazelle and Best Actress for Emma Stone.
Why These Films Mattered at the Oscars
Moonlight became the first film with an all-Black cast and the first LGBTQ-themed movie to win Best Picture. La La Land set a record for the most nominations without winning Best Picture and highlighted the musical revival in modern cinema.
For deeper context on the awards and the mix-up, see the official Academy overview at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
