FEB 19 · Virginia Festival of the book
Nickel Boys - VFB
A film by RaMell Ross
w/ Ethan Cole Sharp, Sam Malone, Najah Bradley
Rated PG13
2hr 20min
PRESENTED by
VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK
VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK
On February 19th at 6:30pm, Violet Crown is partnering with the Virginia Festival of the Book to present a special screening of Nickel Boys. Author Colson Whitehead is a former Festival author (in 2000). Festival of the Book staff will be on hand at the screening to provide information and answer questions about the 2025 festival. Join us for a bookish night out at the movies!
"Nickel Boys" is a 2024 drama film directed by RaMell Ross. Set in 1960s Florida during the Jim Crow era, the film follows two young African-American boys, Elwood and Turner, as they navigate the harrowing realities of Nickel Academy, a brutal reform school. Elwood, an idealist inspired by the civil rights movement, clashes with Turner, a pragmatic survivor. Their friendship forms the emotional core of the story. The film interweaves their experiences with scenes from Elwood's future, highlighting the lasting impact of their time at Nickel.
The novel itself is inspired by the true story of the Dozier School for Boys, a notorious reform school in Florida that operated for over a century and was known for its horrific abuse of students. "Nickel Boys" is a poignant exploration of race, resilience, and the enduring struggle for justice.
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FEB 19 · Virginia Festival of the book
Nickel Boys - VFB
A film by RaMell Ross
w/ Ethan Cole Sharp, Sam Malone, Najah Bradley
Rated PG13
2hr 20min
PRESENTED by
VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK
VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK
On February 19th at 6:30pm, Violet Crown is partnering with the Virginia Festival of the Book to present a special screening of Nickel Boys. Author Colson Whitehead is a former Festival author (in 2000). Festival of the Book staff will be on hand at the screening to provide information and answer questions about the 2025 festival. Join us for a bookish night out at the movies!
"Nickel Boys" is a 2024 drama film directed by RaMell Ross. Set in 1960s Florida during the Jim Crow era, the film follows two young African-American boys, Elwood and Turner, as they navigate the harrowing realities of Nickel Academy, a brutal reform school. Elwood, an idealist inspired by the civil rights movement, clashes with Turner, a pragmatic survivor. Their friendship forms the emotional core of the story. The film interweaves their experiences with scenes from Elwood's future, highlighting the lasting impact of their time at Nickel.
The novel itself is inspired by the true story of the Dozier School for Boys, a notorious reform school in Florida that operated for over a century and was known for its horrific abuse of students. "Nickel Boys" is a poignant exploration of race, resilience, and the enduring struggle for justice.
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