RaMell Ross brings Colson Whitehead's Nickel Boys to life in powerful film adaptation

RaMell Ross's film "Nickel Boys," based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, tells the story of two boys at a reform school called Nickel Academy. The film highlights their friendship amid the school's abusive environment. Ross employs a unique filming technique that immerses viewers in the characters' trauma. The cinematography by Jomo Fray enhances this approach, focusing on both people and objects to create a poetic narrative. The film features strong performances from Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson, with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor also delivering a notable performance. "Nickel Boys" presents a powerful and challenging depiction of historical injustices.