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'Nickel Boys' Movie: How RaMell Ross Adapted Colson Whitehead's Novel

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Rising director RaMell Ross delivers a bold, wordless adaptation of Colson Whitehead's powerful novel 'The Nickel Boys' that's sure to captivate Hollywood.
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  • Ross was inspired by the gritty realism of filmmaker George Miller, drawing on his documentary 'Hale County' to craft a unique, dialogue-free approach to the adaptation.
  • The 'Nickel Boys' movie will mark a major career milestone for Ross, who's earning buzz as one of the most innovative young directors in the industry.
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RaMell Ross, Colson Whitehead, George Miller, 'Nickel Boys', Hale County
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