The Inspection (2022)

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Inspired by his real-life experience, Elegance Bratton's movie is about a young Black man who is gay, facing rejection from his mother, and his prospects for the future seem limited. The young man decides to join the Marines and is prepared to do well in a society that would otherwise neglect him and earn back his mother's love. Even though he struggles with ingrained prejudice and the demands of basic training, he discovers unexpected strength, solidarity, and support in this new group. As a result, he develops a hard-won sense of belonging that transforms his identity and drastically alters his life.