The Inspection

The Inspection

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, 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 gruelling 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.

UK

Digital Release: May 15, 2023

Theatrical Release: February 17, 2023

Cast

Jeremy Pope, Gabrielle Union, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Aaron Dominguez, Bokeem Woodbine

Crew

Written and directed by Elegance Bratton (Pier Kids) in his narrative feature directorial debut.