We Grown Now — Official Trailer

added: Wed, Jan 31st '24

Let's take a step back in time to the year 1992, when life was playing out in Chicago's Cabrini-Green public housing project. It's a place where you witness the full spectrum of experiences, from the good to the not-so-good, and everything in between. This is where "We Grown Now," a new indie drama from writer-director Minhal Baig ("Hala"), unfolds its story. The film captures the coming-of-age experiences of two young boys as they grapple with the challenges of growing up in the heart of Chicago's inner city.

Premiering last year at the Toronto International Film Festival to generally favorable reviews, the drama stars newcomers Blake Cameron James and Gian Knight Ramirez in the roles of Malik and Eric, two inseparable friends navigating the landscape of the '90s. This was a time just before the advent of the internet and social media, when Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan held an almost divine status.

The cast also features S. Epatha Merkerson, Avery Holliday, and Ora Jones, along with appearances by Lil Rel Howery and Jurnee Smollett.

"We Grown Now" is scheduled for release in select theaters on April 19th. For a glimpse into this heartfelt coming-of-age drama, be sure to watch the newly-released official trailer, above.

synopsis:
In 1992 Chicago, as Michael Jordan solidifies himself as a champion, 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.

directed by Minhal Baig

starring Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson, Avery Holliday, Ora Jones, Lil Rel Howery, Jurnee Smollett

release date April 19, 2024 (in select theaters; NY, LA, and Chicago)