Storyline
Ellis French is 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.
Cast & Crew
Jeremy Pope
Ellis French
Lead
Gabrielle Union
Inez French
Bokeem Woodbine
Laws
Raúl Castillo
Rosales
McCaul Lombardi
Harvey
Nicholas Logan
Brooks
Eman Esfandi
Ismail
Aaron Dominguez
Castro
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Elegance Bratton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Inspection is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
