The Inspection

In a powerful and unflinching drama, Jeremy Pope stars as Ellis French, a young gay Black man who joins the Marines in search of acceptance and belonging after being rejected by his mother, played by Gabrielle Union. As he navigates the brutal world of boot camp, French must confront deep-seated homophobia and the harsh realities of military life, all while finding unexpected camaraderie with his fellow recruits. Directed and adapted from Pope's own semi-autobiographical story, "The Inspection" is a heart-wrenching exploration of identity, community, and the struggles of growing up queer in America.