Synopsis
Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.
The Inspection (2022) is a 1h 35min drama feature film by Elegance Bratton. Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join t... Selected for Red Dirt Film Festival (2022).
Facts
Production
A24, Gamechanger Films
Original language
English
Trailer
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Festival History
- Golden Globes (USA) 2023 generic
- Independent Spirit Awards 2023 generic
- National Board of Review 2023 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2022 generic
- Red Dirt Film Festival 2022
