The Inspection Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Release date | September 8, 2022 (TIFF) November 18, 2022 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 35min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Jeremy Pope Raúl Castillo McCaul Lombardi Aaron Dominguez Nicholas Logan Eman Esfandi Andrew Kai Aubrey Joseph Bokeem Woodbine Gabrielle Union |
| Directed by | Elegance Bratton |
| Written by | Elegance Bratton |
| Produced by | Effie T. Brown Chester Algernal Gordon |
| Cinematography by | Lachlan Milne |
| Edited by | Oriana Soddu |
| Music by | Animal Collective |
| Production Company | A24 Gamechanger Films Freedom Principle |
| Distributor | A24 |
The Inspection Movie Cast & Characters:
- Jeremy Pope as Ellis French
- Raúl Castillo as Rosales
- Bokeem Woodbine as Leland Laws
- Gabrielle Union as Inez French
- McCaul Lombardi as Laurence Harvey
- Aaron Dominguez as Castro
- Nicholas Logan as Brooks
- Eman Esfandi as Ismail
- Andrew Kai as Label
- Aubrey Joseph as Boles
Storyline:
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 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.
The Inspection Movie Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $3 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $406,644 |
About The Inspection Movie:
The Inspection is a American drama film written and directed by Elegance Bratton. Inspired by Bratton’s real-life experiences, the film follows a young gay black man who defiantly endures brutal training at a Marine Corps boot camp, seeking approval from his homophobic mother. It stars Jeremy Pope, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Aaron Dominguez, Nicholas Logan, Eman Esfandi, Andrew Kai, Aubrey Joseph, Bokeem Woodbine, and Gabrielle Union.
The film was shot over 19 days amidst scorching summer temperatures reaching 117 degrees in Jackson, Mississippi.
It is the first feature film directed by Elegance Bratton.
The Inspection had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2022, and was theatrically released in the United States on November 18 by A24.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with Pope’s performance being praised and earning a Golden Globe nomination.
The Inspection was released for VOD on January 24, 2023, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on February 21, 2023.
