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The Contenders

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Naomie Harris’ ‘Moonlit’ motherhood
Harris gives humanity to a seemingly irredeemable character

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The way of Forest Whitaker
One of Hollywood’s very best working actors on his life in film, his former life as a football player — and his new ‘Arrival’

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A conversation with David Oyelowo
The acting genius is circumspect about Black Hollywood this awards season

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In ‘Moonlight,’ the body becomes a vehicle to say more than words allow
Trevante Rhodes always equated a muscular physique with success — for his ‘Moonlight’ character, it’s a fortress

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Barry Jenkins’ ‘Moonlight’ and the gift of specificity
He wins by telling a story as only he can

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Antoine Fuqua’s magnificent vision
With the new ‘Magnificent Seven,’ the former point guard talks vision, boxing with Denzel Washington and the true historic diversity of the American frontier

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Lupita Nyong’o is always on the queenside
The Oscar winner turns in another prizeworthy performance and puts the spotlight on African women