A historical drama that puts us directly in the shoes of two young black men, Elwood and Turner, in 1960s Jim Crow era Florida. This film is unique because it's told completely in first-person perspective as we jump back and forth between these two pupils of Nickel Academy reform school, which forces the viewer to experience firsthand the corruption and casual cruelty on display. As always with films based on real events, we know we're heading towards some sort of undefined tragedy, though it keeps its cards close to its vest. Given the social context, you can expect it to be generally harrowing.
3½ street crocodiles out of 5
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