• The True Story Of Abuse And Injustice Behind 'Nickel Boys'

  • Jan 17 2025
  • Length: 45 mins
  • Podcast

The True Story Of Abuse And Injustice Behind 'Nickel Boys'

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Colson Whitehead's The Nickel Boys has been adapted for the big screen. In 2019, Whitehead spoke with Dave Davies when the book was released. It's set in the early '60s, based on the true story of the Dozier reform school in Florida, where many boys were beaten and sexually abused. Dozens of unmarked graves have been discovered on the school grounds. "If there's one place like this, there are many," he says.

    Later, guest critic Martin Johnson reviews a new recording featuring two giants of jazz. And film critic Justin Chang reviews Mike Leigh's new film, Hard Truths.

    Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NPR Privacy Policy
    Show more Show less
Show more Show less

What listeners say about The True Story Of Abuse And Injustice Behind 'Nickel Boys'

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available