The Inspection movie storyline. In Elegance Bratton’s inspirational and deeply moving retelling of his own story, 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 is a 2022 American drama film written and directed by Elegance Bratton. Inspired by Bratton’s real-life experiences, the film follows a young gay black man who defiantly endures brutal training at a Marine Corps boot camp, seeking approval from his homophobic mother. It stars Jeremy Pope, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Aaron Dominguez, Nicholas Logan, Eman Esfandi, Andrew Kai, Aubrey Joseph, Bokeem Woodbine, and Gabrielle Union.
The Inspection had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2022, and was theatrically released in the United States on November 18 by A24 however after netting only $406,644 at the box office it is considered a box-office bomb. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with Pope’s performance being praised and earning a Golden Globe nomination.
The Inspection (2022)
Directed by: Elegance Bratton
Starring: Jeremy Pope, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Aaron Dominguez, Nicholas Logan, Eman Esfandi, Andrew Kai, Aubrey Joseph, Bokeem Woodbine, Gabrielle Union, Daniel Williamson
Screenplay by: Elegance Bratton
Production Design by: Tommy Love, Erik Louis Robert
Cinematography by: Lachlan Milne
Film Editing by: Oriana Soddu
Costume Design by: Fernando Rodriguez
Set Decoration by: Dustin Brantley, Madelaine Frezza
Art Direction by: Juli Kunke, Bryan Norvelle, Daniel Ornitz
Music by: Animal Collective
MPAA Rating: R for language throughout, sexual content, some nudity and violence.
Distributed by: A24 Films
Release Date: September 8, 2022 (TIFF), November 18, 2022 (United States)
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