| The Inspection | |
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| Directed by | Elegance Bratton |
| Written by | Elegance Bratton |
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| Cinematography | Lachlan Milne Mark Jeevaratnam |
| Edited by | Oriana Soddu |
| Music by | Animal Collective |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 95 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3 million[2] |
| Box office | $406,644[3] |
The Inspection is a 2022 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 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". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
- ^ Boone, John (December 1, 2022). "Elegance Bratton Is Ready to Formally Introduce Himself With 'The Inspection' (Exclusive)". Oscars.org. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "The Inspection (2022) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved December 16, 2022.