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We Grown Now
We Grown Now

We Grown Now

Don’t be afraid to fly.

Genres

Drama

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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.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$296188

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

6.731/10

Release Date

19 April 2024

Country

United States of America

Cast

Blake Cameron James

Blake Cameron James

Malik

Gian Knight Ramirez

Gian Knight Ramirez

Éric

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Anita

Avery Holliday

Avery Holliday

Amber

Ora Jones

Ora Jones

Victoria Lucas

Lil Rel Howery

Lil Rel Howery

Jason

Jurnee Smollett

Jurnee Smollett

Dolores

Patrick Dunham

Patrick Dunham

Police Officer #3

David Folsom

David Folsom

CHA Officer

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