‘The Inspection’ Star Gabrielle Union Talks Playing a Homophobic Mother in Her TIFF Film

In the Toronto International Film Festival premiere “The Inspection,” Gabrielle Union plays Inez French, a woman who cruelly rejects and kicks out her gay son Ellis (Jeremy Pope), forcing him to enlist in the army. The role stands in large contrast to Union’s own public persona, as the actor has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights.

[FrannyBee.]

Wow. This film is absolutely a powerful story and message to learn about life with such a complicated situation and how he conquered the insults and abuse he was handed out. Both actors were outstanding, and all three of you deserve an Oscar each.

Thank you so much Sir for fighting evil and for your service to your country, no matter how difficult things got for you. You’re amazing. Sending love and respect from England, UK.

[fabioazevedo]

The emotional link between them and the story they are telling is beautiful. I was always thinking of bell hooks and her books "all about love" and "teaching community", and connecting with what they were saying. ❤

[rinmartell]

Jeremy is one of the most beautiful men I have ever seen. I can’t handle that level of beauty 😍

[mamabear]

I can't believe Gabrielle union is 50 years old

[kpire]

I am really looking forward to this. Sounds like difficult content as well as transformative healing. Each of us is seeking healing, some more consciously than others. A journey about healing informs a journey of healing. May each of us release our burdens which only shadow our internal, eternal Light. ☮️💖

[roxienatura]

I really loved this movie! Gabrielle and Jeremy both did an amazing job.

[MichelleHaro]

Oooof, this interview gave me chills ❤

[yannilegrand]

This movie is great i hope everyone goes out and support it. Jeremy is amazing in this movie. 🥰👍🏽

[Ron_Ne]

Such an incredible and inspirational film!!!!

[davon]

I was sent a screen pass for this movie and I thought it was odd that it ask wether your a male or female or other and it ask if your straight or gay

[oriode]

I'm sorry for what happened to you Elegance 💓😔✊

[RobertoGonzalez-othn]

He enlisted in the Marines, not the Army.

[elijah.j]

Sound like mina kimes from espn interviewing for this variety show