The upcoming film 'Nickel Boys,' directed by RaMell Ross, is based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and will be released in select theaters on October 25, 2024, following its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. The story centers on Elwood Curtis, who is wrongly sentenced to Nickel Academy, a brutal reform school in the Jim Crow South, where he befriends another inmate, Turner, as they navigate the harsh realities of their environment. Critics have praised the film for its unique storytelling perspective and emotional depth, with some predicting it will be an Oscar contender. The film features a talented cast including Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson, and is produced by Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment. The trailer showcases the film's exploration of friendship, survival, and the impact of the Civil Rights Movement. Overall, 'Nickel Boys' aims to deliver a poignant narrative reflective of the struggles faced by Black youth during a turbulent historical period.