The Inspection(2022)
Overview
Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.
Director
Elegance Bratton
Studio
Freedom Principle
Revenue
$271K
Cast
Jeremy Pope
as Ellis French
Gabrielle Union
as Inez French
Bokeem Woodbine
as Laws
Raúl Castillo
as Rosales
McCaul Lombardi
as Harvey
Nicholas Logan
as Brooks
Eman Esfandi
as Ismail
Aaron Dominguez
as Castro
Aubrey Joseph
as Boles
Andrew Kai
as Label
Tyler Merritt
as Shamus
Steve Mokate
as Colonel Casey
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2022
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Box Office
$271K
Production Companies
Freedom Principle • Gamechanger Films • A24
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What is The Inspection about?▼
Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.
Who directed The Inspection?▼
The Inspection was directed by Elegance Bratton and released in 2022. It is a drama film.
How long is The Inspection?▼
The Inspection has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in The Inspection?▼
The cast of The Inspection includes Jeremy Pope as Ellis French, Gabrielle Union as Inez French, Bokeem Woodbine as Laws, Raúl Castillo as Rosales, McCaul Lombardi as Harvey and more.
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