The Inspection

The Inspection

95 mins | Drama | Nov. 18, 2022

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.

The Inspection

95 mins | Drama | Nov. 18, 2022

The Inspection
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.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Gamechanger Films, Freedom Principle
Original title The Inspection
Directors Deighton McCoy, Dominic Martin, Jeremiah Kelleher, Jeff Dubray, Elegance Bratton, Hilton Jamal Day, Ibrahim Yilla
Writers Elegance Bratton

Cast

Jeremy Pope

as Ellis French

Gabrielle Union

as Inez French

Bokeem Woodbine

as Laws

Raúl Castillo

as Rosales

McCaul Lombardi

as Harvey

Nicholas Logan

as Brooks

Eman Esfandi

as Ismail

Aaron Dominguez

as Castro

Aubrey Joseph

as Boles

Andrew Kai

as Label

Tyler Merritt

as Shamus

Steve Mokate

as Colonel Casey

Brad Napp

as Graduation Officer

Wynn Reichert

as Chaplain

Reginald Murray

as Veteran

Chase Van Velkinburgh

as Opioid Addict

Eddie Plaza

as Bam Bam

Alex Mugler

as Kassandra

Becky Boxer

as Dettman's Wife (uncredited)

Jered Meeks

as Marine (uncredited)

Stephen Thaxton

as Drill Instructor (uncredited)

Niquitta S. Wolfe

as Graduation Attendee (uncredited)