The Heart of Nickel Boys

The film adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel, Nickel Boys, explores the deep bond between two Black boys at a segregated reform school during the Jim Crow era. Elwood, a hopeful teenager, finds himself unjustly incarcerated at Nickel Academy, where he becomes friends with Turner, a more cynical peer. Their friendship is essential in navigating the harsh realities of their environment, mirroring the historical injustices faced by countless youths during that time. The narrative draws inspiration from actual events and institutions, specifically highlighting the dark history of the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, thereby underscoring the need for a retelling of forgotten stories.