The second season of the New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series kicks off with an Academy Award winning movie.

The New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series will be hosted on the last Sunday of January, February, March, and April at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. The free screenings start at 1 p.m., followed by a panel discussion.

Sunday's screening features "Moonlight," a look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, a young black man growing up in Miami. His epic journey to manhood is guided by the kindness, support and love of the community that helps raise him.

Along with the screening and panel discussion, resource tables from community partners provide information on local services and a networking opportunity for LGBTQ individuals before and after the film until 4 p.m.

Upcoming films include "Cloudburst" on Feb. 24, "3 Generations" on March 31, and "Pariah" on April 28.

 “While the 2018 series showcased documentaries, the 2019 season will feature contemporary films from various dimensions of LGBTQ life,” said Liz DiCarlo, Chair of the New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series

The New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series is a collaboration of community partners that include: Community Counseling of Bristol County, Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, Health Imperatives, New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!, New Bedford Free Public Library; New Bedford Historical Society, New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Seven Hills Behavioral Health, South Coast LGBTQ Network, The Women’s Center, UMass Dartmouth Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality, YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, the New Bedford Free Public Library and the New Bedford Whaling Museum.