"Nickel Boys" (2024) is a powerful and haunting drama based on the acclaimed novel by Colson Whitehead. Set in the 1960s, the film follows two young boys, Elwood Curtis and Turner, who are sent to a reform school in Florida that promises discipline but instead subjects its students to unimaginable abuse and corruption. Elwood, an idealistic and bright teenager, believes in the power of education and the possibility of a better life, while Turner, hardened by his experiences, has learned to distrust authority and survive by any means necessary. Despite their contrasting outlooks, the boys form a bond as they navigate the brutal realities of life at the Nickel Academy. As the school’s dark secrets unfold, both Elwood and Turner are forced to confront their own values and decide what kind of men they want to become in the face of overwhelming injustice. "Nickel Boys" explores themes of systemic racism, the loss of innocence, and the lengths one will go to hold onto hope when all seems lost. With its compelling performances and unflinching look at history, the film serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit, even in the most oppressive circumstances. "Nickel Boys" is an emotional, thought-provoking story that will resonate long after the credits roll.