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In Elegance Bratton's deeply moving film inspired by his own story, a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.
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Gabrielle Union is the author of We're Going to Need More Wine, a New York Times bestseller, and Welcome to the Party, her first book for children. She's also an actress, activist, producer, and New York and Company fashion designer. She currently stars and produces the Spectrum Original "L.A.'s Finest" alongside Jessica Alba. Union is an executive producer through her production shingle "I'll Have Another." Season two of the show will be out on Spectrum on June 8th. Union played the titular character in the critically acclaimed BET drama "Being Mary Jane" and starred in various movies such as THINK LIKE A MAN; THINK LIKE A MAN TOO; and BRING IT ON. Union's passion for acting is rivaled by her championing of causes near and dear to her heart such as breast health, combating sexual violence, and LGBTQ issues.
