Two teens' harrowing journey through a brutal reform school is brought to life with an experimental, visceral approach in the adaptation of the Pulitzer-winning novel 'Nickel Boys'.
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Director RaMell Ross envisioned the film from a 'conceptual place' to capture the haunting realities, according to production designer Nora Mendis.
The filmmakers blended intimate first-person storytelling with an experimental visual style to immerse audiences in the characters' experiences.