Two young boys endure hardship and horror at a 1960s Florida reform school in the Pulitzer Prize-winning adaptation 'Nickel Boys'.
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Director RaMell Ross and cinematographer Jomo Fray used an innovative 'sentient perspective' to bring audiences closer to the boys' experiences, with standout performances from newcomers Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson.
The film, produced by MGM, Orion, and Plan B, debuted at Telluride and is an awards contender, shedding light on the real-life Dozier School for Boys and the systemic racism and abuse that occurred there.
Two young boys endure hardship and horror at a 1960s Florida reform school in the Pulitzer Prize-winning adaptation 'Nickel Boys'.
beat sheet
Director RaMell Ross and cinematographer Jomo Fray used an innovative 'sentient perspective' to bring audiences closer to the boys' experiences, with standout performances from newcomers Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson.
The film, produced by MGM, Orion, and Plan B, debuted at Telluride and is an awards contender, shedding light on the real-life Dozier School for Boys and the systemic racism and abuse that occurred there.