Nickel Boys

12A

Elwood's dreams of college are shattered when he is falsely convicted and sent to the Nickel Academy, a corrupt Florida reform school for young men. Fighting for his survival and self-worth in the face of shocking institutional abuse, Elwood's close friendship with fellow student Turner provides some hope as the horrors amount around them.

Nickel Boys is a dazzling achievement. Director RaMell Ross, who brought us the incredible 2018 documentary Hale County This Morning, This Evening has created a bold and beguiling exploration of trauma and buried American history.

With incredible breakthrough performances from its two leads and utilising a unique first person point of view, you likely won't see a more brilliantly conceived and beautifully shot film all year.