‘Nickel Boys’ May Be the Most Radical Literary Adaptation Ever Made

Image from Rolling Stone

• Director RaMell Ross uses a child's perspective and an intimate 1:33 aspect ratio to immerse viewers in the world of the Nickel Academy, a racist reform school based on the real-life Dozier School in Florida.
• Casting includes Aunjanue Ellis and Daveed Diggs, who could earn Oscar buzz for their powerful performances in this radical literary adaptation that challenges conventional narrative structure.