RaMell Ross, known for his documentary 'Hale County This Morning, This Evening,' has made his narrative feature debut with 'Nickel Boys,' an adaptation of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film, a major Oscar contender, takes a unique approach by using a direct point-of-view perspective, with the camera acting as the characters' eyes. Ross, who initially had no plans to direct a literary adaptation, was drawn to the project after a meeting with producers from Plan B. The film's innovative style reflects Ross's liberated documentary philosophy, focusing on personal expression over traditional filmmaking methods.
The review of 'Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead highlights the novel's exploration of the harsh realities faced by children at a reform school in Florida. The story delves into themes of brutality and the loss of innocence, reflecting on the impact of systemic abuse on young lives.
Critics recommend a diverse range of books for summer reading, including Elin Hilderbrand's "The Five-Star Weekend" and Colson Whitehead's "Crook Manifesto." Other picks include Luis Alberto Urrea's "Good Night, Irene," Lorrie Moore's "I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home," Ann Patchett's "Tom Lake," Richard Ford's "Be Mine," and James McBride's "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store."
President Biden will present awards to 12 artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling, and Colson Whitehead, at a White House ceremony on Tuesday. The recipients of the 2021 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals have helped to define and enrich the nation's cultural legacy and deepened its understanding of the human experience. Other honorees include Gladys Knight, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Elton John.
President Biden will award the National Medal of Arts to Mindy Kaling, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Gladys Knight, Bruce Springsteen, Vera Wang, and others for their contributions to the arts. The National Humanities Medal will be awarded to Bryan Stevenson, Amy Tan, Colson Whitehead, Henrietta Mann, and others.
