We Grown Now

We Grown Now is a 2023 American drama film, written and directed by Minhal Baig, and produced by Joe Pirro and Baig. It stars Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson, Avery Holliday, Ora Jones, Lil Rel Howery and Jurnee Smollett.

We Grown Now
Directed byMinhal Baig
Written byMinhal Baig
Produced by
  • Minhal Baig
  • Joe Pirro
Starring
CinematographyPat Scola
Edited byStephanie Filo
Music byJay Wadley
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Classics
Stage 6 Films
Release date
  • September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08) (TIFF)
Running time
93 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023.

Plot

Best friends Malik and Eric come of age in the Cabrini-Green housing complex.

Cast

Production

In May 2022, it was announced Minhal Baig would write and direct the film, with principal photography commencing in and around Chicago.[2]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023.[3] On October 4, 2023, Sony Pictures Classics acquired distribution rights to the film.[4]

Awards

At TIFF, the film was the winner of the Changemaker Award.[5]

References
  1. "We Grown Now". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  2. "Sundance Vet and Netflix Writer Minhal Baig to Direct 'We Grow Now' in Chicago". Screen. May 3, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  3. D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 10, 2023). "TIFF Unveils World Premieres For Jenna Ortega Pic 'Finestkind', Awkwafina & Sandra Oh Comedy 'Quiz Lady'; Announces Centerpiece Program". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  4. D’Alessandro, Anthony (October 4, 2023). "Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up Minhal Baig's TIFF Premiere 'We Grown Now'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  5. Christian Zilko, "American Fiction’ Wins People’s Choice Award at 2023 TIFF (Complete Winners List)". IndieWire, September 17, 2023.
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