The Inspection
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.
- Released: 2022-11-18
- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Jeremy Pope, Gabrielle Union, Bokeem Woodbine, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Nicholas Logan, Aaron Dominguez, Eman Esfandi, Aubrey Joseph, Andrew Kai, Tyler Merritt, Steve Mokate, Brad Napp, Daniel Williamson, Wynn Reichert
- Director: Elegance Bratton
Comments
- elicem-cohen - 6 January 2024
Incredible story, fantastic acting, and an excellent movie for a period in the US military for LGBTQI+ people
This movie should have received more nominations and awards for what it is, and considering some Oscar nominations, its a bit pitty. It tells the story of a homeless queer person who is sleeping in a shelter with the intention of joining the United States Marine Corps, the difficulties he faces, and the true-life narrative of the film's director.
Not only is the acting outstanding, but the story arc is also quite original, and the direction is outstanding. Exceptional cinematography can be found in it. In spite of the fact that it could have gone much further, it comes to a satisfactory conclusion. - rodjerscott - 8 April 2023
Great Movie
This is not Moonlight. It's not Full Metal Jacket or Jarhead neither. It's simply a great movie about character. If someone wants to believe in something greater then themselves then let them. I have to say that I expected more at the end but that's how I am when a film is great. Please watch with an open mind. If you are feeling that this has reminders from other movies then that's your opinion. I know the struggles of basic training. I watched this and I felt the characters in this movie. I'm glad they gave us at the end exactly how the movie should have ended. Great debut from this director. Again please watch with an open heart and mind.
