RaMell Ross adapts Nickel Boys to explore abuse and inequality in Jim Crow Florida

RaMell Ross's film "Nickel Boys" adapts Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. It tells the story of Elwood, a black teenager sent to a reform school in Jim Crow Florida, where he faces severe abuse. The film features innovative cinematography and storytelling techniques, creating a unique viewing experience. It shifts perspectives and revisits scenes to enhance its narrative. "Nickel Boys" highlights themes of institutional abuse and racial inequality through powerful imagery. The film will be released in theaters on January 3rd.