herschel ali's a mid-level drug dealer. when he takes shyrone into his home it's transformative for them both. >> this young man is at that point where he is going to be potentially persecuted. >> good choice. put it in your pocket. >> so i have to be here for him. >> he doesn't judge shyrone, you know. he doesn't judge the way he talks, the way he acts, anything he does. >> shyrone's used to being judged a lot? >> yeah, very much. >> reporter: his vulnerability and yearning for connection is central to "moonlight." >> don't you get up, you stay down! don't you get up! >> reporter: directed by barry jenkins from his and terrell mccraney's script. >> how far away did you grow up? >> not far at all, 100, 200 yards, it's crazy. >> reporter: although they didn't meet until they were adults, these two drew from real-life experiences they each had growing up. in a troubled miami housing complex during the height of the crack epidemic. >> in addition to geography, what else did your childhoods share as you got to know each other?

> reporter: the win was "moonlight's" third of the night, including best supporting actor from herschel ali, the first muslim actor to win an oscar. >> thank you, really appreciate it. peace and blessings. >> reporter: despite the best picture disappointment, "la la land" came away with six awards including best director and best actress for emma stone. >> i realize a moment like this is a huge confluence of luck and opportunity. >> casey affleck, "manchester by the sea." >> reporter: joining the ranks of best actor winners, casey affleck for "manchester by the sea." >> i'm just dumb founded that i'm included. >> reporter: supporting actress to viola davis for "fences" that also earned her a tony on broadway. >> i became an artist and thank god i did. >> reporter: in between the awards -- >> this is ryan gosling. >> reporter: host jimmy kimmel welcomed unsuspecting tourists to the ceremony. he sent a live tweet to president trump. >> is that okay to say? >> reporter: the moment that trump the them all? >> we didn't do this, you guys chose us. thank you for the choice. >> reporter: was the m

. >> reporter: herschel ali seen with ryan gosling, praising the crew from "la la land," for handling the mix-up. >> i wanted them to say it all there. >> not since 1964, fromam we l that, tom. intercept, you a in the meantime, you are with us from l.a., and they sent out a tweet, and then deleted it? >> reporter: that's right, david. we want to put that tweet up on the screen right now. it shows emma stone holding that oscar statuette. it reads, best actress, emma stone backstage. cm e account of brian cullinan. he gave the wrong envelope to the actors, right when they walked out onage. ma question whether this account was distracted, and that's what led to the big error, davi >> questions about social media and confusion. tom, thanks as always.e much m "world news tonight" this monday. the severe storms coming across on aamericans at acing. terroris terrorist. >>> the couple convicted. taunting a child's birthday party with a confederate flag, and shocking sentence now in. >>> the plane crash in this country. victims trapped underwater, and divers struggling to pull them out. >>> we

. >> i also know that herschel ali for best supporting actor. >> he's been my pick for best supportingarc hrk e hrk -- it just goes to show highway he influenced someone else in his life. everything is so. >> he's not really in that movie for very long. >> i'm not telling you why he got in the movie for very lock. . >> thanks so much, enjoy the show tonight. >> yeah. >> absolutely. >> and, hey, we hope you go out there and make some great memories today. >> inside politics with john king starts right after this pick break. with the help of the lowest taxes in decades, a talented workforce, and world-class innovations. like in plattsburgh, where the most advanced transportation is already en route. and in corning, where the future is materializing. let us help grow your company's tomorrow - today at esd.ny.gov fixodent plus adhesives. there's a denture adhesive that holds strong until evening. just one application gives you superior hold even at the end of the day fixodent. strong more like natural teeth. but i keep it growing by making every dollar count. that's why i have the spark ca

it is going to win one of the screenplay awards and will likely win best supporting actor from herschel alis there is a remote chance it could take down " "la la land" for best picture. in the race for best actor, that's where we have the most suspense. casey affleck is competing there against denzel washington. and from fences, and just a couple of days ago we had among other 13 experts, 15 for denzel, 15 for casey, now changing their prediction and up to 19 for denzel and 11 for casey, so it looks like he's pulling ahead. >> and, nicky, do you have a sense which were the most watched films so far this year, the true audience favorites? >> absolutely. fandango did a poll recently of 8,000 people. and 26% said that hidden figures was their favorite. i think a lot of it has to do with the box office and what people saw. that's the movie they get behind. it is because of that that hidden figures has gotten a lot of press lately. some say it may sneak in a win. won the big award. but that's the one that people are definitely talking about. and seems to be a fan favorite. >> tom, on the politic