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We Grown Now

Name: We Grown Now
Director: Minhal Baig
Released: 2024
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2024

Director

Minhal Baig

Runtime

95 minutes

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We Grown Now stands out by telling a coming-of-age story set in the specific context of 1992 Chicago. Instead of following typical coming-of-age clichés, the film delves into how public housing and community tragedies shape the growth of its young characters. One of the film’s strengths is its focus on the racial and cultural identities of its characters. By placing the narrative in an urban environment and highlighting the challenges faced by these characters, it offers a deeper understanding of communal resilience. However, the film’s focus on male friendship leaves room for improvement in terms of gender diversity and LGBTQ+ representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does We Grown Now have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on the friendship between Malik and Eric, without mentioning queer identities or non-straight relationships. There is no hidden message about LGBTQ+ themes.

How does We Grown Now portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male friendship. While it doesn't challenge traditional gender roles, it explores the emotional growth of the characters through their shared experiences.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We Grown Now?

Excellent

The film highlights the lives of people from underrepresented communities by focusing on characters living in Chicago's public housing. This approach gives significant roles to characters of color.

How does We Grown Now represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film looks at how public housing and schools influence the community, showing how these institutions shape the identity and struggles of the residents.

Does We Grown Now include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or cognitive disabilities in the story.

Present on Screen

Highlights the lived experiences of underrepresented communities in an urban setting.
Gives significant roles to characters of color by centering their specific socio-economic realities.
Critiques systemic environments and institutional structures that shape identity.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit representation or subtext regarding LGBTQ+ identities.
The narrative focus is heavily male-centric, limiting gender diversity.
No information is available regarding the inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

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.

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