The Inspection is a 2022 drama film written and directed by Elegance Bratton, in his feature-film debut. It will have its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022.
Ellis French enlists in the Marine Corps and ends up at boot camp on Parris Island, South Carolina. He initially meets the physical requirements, but is not as successful in disguising his sexual orientation, making him the target of a near-lethal hazing from training instructor Leland Laws and a fellow recruit, Laurence Harvey.
The cast includes Jeremy Pope, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Aaron Dominguez, Eman Esfandi, Aubrey Joseph, Andrew Kai, with Bokeem Woodbine, and Gabrielle Union
The Inspection is set to debut in theaters November 18th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.