“Unveiling Hidden Truths: How RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes Redefined Storytelling in ‘Nickel Boys'”
Here’s how they did it, and what you can take away for your own work.
A Collaborative Beginning
Ross and Barnes began their partnership during Ross’ groundbreaking documentary Hale County This Morning, This Evening. That film, celebrated for its poetic visuals and intimate storytelling, caught the attention of Nickel Boys producers Plan B and Anonymous Content.
Recognizing the need for a fresh, unconventional perspective on the harrowing story of a reform school, Plan B reached out to Ross. He insisted not only on directing but on writing the script alongside Barnes.
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