RaMell Ross's *Nickel Boys*; A Cinematic Triumph of Resilience and Systemic Racism
RaMell Ross's adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, *Nickel Boys*, has received critical acclaim and multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture. The film, Ross's first narrative feature, follows two Black teenagers navigating the brutal realities of a Florida reform school during the Jim Crow era. With innovative storytelling techniques, powerful performances, and a focus on systemic racism and resilience, *Nickel Boys* stands out as a transformative work of art. The film also sparks important conversations about reclaiming Black history and the enduring impact of trauma.