We Grown Now

Overview

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.

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

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Patrick Dunham

Police Officer #3

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David Folsom

CHA Officer