Inspired by George Miller, and building off his documentary “Hale County,” Ross details why his orthodox process of adapting Colson Whitehead’s novel started out wordless.

The film is told from a different perspective – point of view – with actors staring into the camera to tell the story of an abusive reform school, Nickel Academy.

Viewers don't just watch these characters' journey -- we experience it through their perspective and the camera acts as their eyes.

Hechinger tells IndieWire about his big year, from "Nickel Boys" to "Gladiator II," and watching camera operators go undercover as extras on Ridley Scott's epic.

This article contains spoilers for the end of the film “Nickel Boys,” directed by RaMell Ross. Since RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys” premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in August, there’s been a lot of talk about the way the film is shot.