We Grown Now (2024)
Don’t be afraid to fly.
In 1992 Chicago, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. As wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city, looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing, their unbreakable bond is challenged when tragedy shakes their community just as they are learning to fly.
Director: Minhal Baig
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: April 19, 2024
Cast
- Blake Cameron James - Malik
- Gian Knight Ramirez - Éric
- S. Epatha Merkerson - Anita
- Avery Holliday - Amber
- Ora Jones - Victoria Lucas
- Lil Rel Howery - Jason
- Jurnee Smollett - Dolores
- Patrick Dunham - Police Officer #3
- David Folsom - CHA Officer
Screenplay
- Minhal Baig (Screenplay)
Music: Jay Wadley
Cinematography: Pat Scola
Editing: Stephanie Filo
Production: Participant, Symbolic Exchange, Stage 6 Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $296,188
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
chicago, illinois, male friendship, coming of age, childhood, 1990s, african american
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is We Grown Now about?
- In 1992 Chicago, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. As wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city, looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing, their unbreakable bond is challenged when tragedy shakes their community just as they are learning to fly.
- Who directed We Grown Now?
- We Grown Now was directed by Minhal Baig.
- Who stars in We Grown Now?
- We Grown Now stars Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson, Avery Holliday, Ora Jones, Lil Rel Howery.
- How long is We Grown Now?
- We Grown Now has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is We Grown Now?
- We Grown Now is a Drama film.
- How much did We Grown Now gross?
- We Grown Now grossed $296,188 worldwide.
- Where was We Grown Now produced?
- We Grown Now was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of We Grown Now?
- The themes of We Grown Now include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.