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How 'Nickel Boys' uses first-person to tell a crucial story from a different perspective

"How we tell stories is equally as important as the stories we tell."
By Warren Shaw and Elijah Gil  on 
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Nickel Boys filmmaker, RaMell Ross, is joined by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Daveed Diggs, Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson to discuss how they used a first-person perspective with the camera to tell the story based off of Colson Whitehead's novel, The Nickel Boys.

Nickel Boys is now in limited theaters.

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Elijah Gil

Elijah Gil is a seasoned journalist and host whose work has graced the pages of publications like TheWrap, LA Magazine, and LaTV. With a keen eye for entertainment and culture, he has interviewed some of the biggest stars on red carpets and press junkets capturing their essence with insightful questions. His experience extends to covering prestigious red carpets like the Oscars, and Grammys. As a member of GALECA, Elijah brings a diverse perspective to his writing, advocating for inclusivity and representation in media. His passion for storytelling shines through in every article, enhancing the world of entertainment journalism.


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