The movie explores the often-unpredictable bond between the three main characters and how it intersects with their joint passion for professional tennis
Following is a list of winners in key categories for the awards, also known as the Oscars:
Best Picture
Moonlight
Best Actor
Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea)
Best Actress
Emma Stone (La La Land)
Best Director
Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Best Supporting Actor
Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)
Best Supporting Actress
Viola Davis (Fences)
Best Original Screenplay
Manchester by the Sea (Written by Kenneth Lonergan)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Moonlight (Screenplay by Barry Jenkins; Story by Tarell Alvin McCraney)
Best Animated Film
Zootopia
Best Foreign Language Film
The Salesman (Iran)
Best Documentary Film
O.J.: Made in America
Best Original Song
"City of Stars" (La La Land; Music by Justin Hurwitz, Lyrics by Benji Pasek and Justin Paul)