Premiering this Friday as the Closing Night Selection of the New York Film Festival is A24’s The Inspection. The film stars Gabrielle Union and Jeremy Pope in a deeply moving film inspired by a true story.

The film is written and directed by Elegance Bratton (Pier Kids – Documentary). The Inspection is inspired by his own story as a young, gay Black man who is rejected by his mother. With few options for his future, he decides to join the Marines hoping to do whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. While in the Marine he battles deep-rooted prejudice along with the grueling routines of basic training. However, he unexpectedly finds camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community. This moment in time gives him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.

“The Inspection is about the fight every day to be seen and respected.”
– Gabrielle Union, star and executive producer

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MORE ABOUT THE FILM

In Elegance Bratton’s deeply moving film inspired by his own story, a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future. He 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. This gives him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.

Official Synopsis

Starring alongside Gabrielle Union (Cheaper by the Dozen) and Jeremy Pope (Pose) are Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, and Aaron Dominguez, as well as Bokeem Woodbine.