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We Grown Now: Director Minhal Baig Gets Real

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024Anthony Whyte

Ever feel like Hollywood forgot about stories from the projects? We Grown Now steps up to the plate, reminding us that real coming-of-age tales still exist. But this ain’t your average teen flick. Buckle up for a journey through the vibrant chaos of 1992 Chicago, where two young boys navigate … [Read More]

We Grown Now Opens 59th Chicago International Film Festival

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023Connie Wilson

The 59th Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, opened at the iconic Music Box Theater tonight with a showing of We Grown Now, directed by Minhal Baig. We Grown Now On Festival Circuit The film is a heartfelt story in Chicago’s Cabrini-Green projects in the fall … [Read More]