Two young boys, best friends Malik and Eric, discover the joys and hardships of growing up in the sprawling Cabrini-Green public housing complex in 1992 Chicago.
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Awards:
- 4 wins & 13 nominations.
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Cast
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Christine
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Echaka Agba | ... |
Ms. Willis
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| Madisyn Barnes | ... |
Diana
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Matthew Campbell | ... |
Police Officer #2
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| Giovani Chambers | ... |
Slug
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| Patrick Dunham | ... |
Police Officer #3
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| Dan Flannery | ... |
Sleeping Old Man
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| David Folsom | ... |
CHA Officer
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| Avery Holliday | ... |
Amber
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| Lil Rel Howery | ... |
Jason
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| Blake Cameron James | ... |
Malik
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| Charles Jenkins | ... |
Reverend Jacobs
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| Ora Jones | ... |
Victoria Lucas
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| RJ Lewis | ... |
Lefty
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| S. Epatha Merkerson | ... |
Anita
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| Gian Knight Ramirez | ... |
Eric
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| Jurnee Smollett | ... |
Dolores
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| Vincent Teninty | ... |
Police Officer #1
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Thai Tyler | ... |
Young Businesswoman
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| Charles Tiedje | ... |
Police officer (uncredited)
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Maranda Zinn | ... |
Pledge Student (uncredited)
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Mariel Zinn | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Minhal Baig | ||
Written by
| Minhal Baig | ... | () |
Produced by
| Minhal Baig | ... | producer |
| Carrie Holt de Lama | ... | executive producer |
| Maira Khwaja | ... | associate producer |
| Emily Kramer | ... | Assistant, Narrative Film |
| Anikah McLaren | ... | executive producer |
| Joe Pirro | ... | producer |
| Robina Riccitiello | ... | co-executive producer |
| James Schamus | ... | executive producer |
| Jeff Skoll | ... | executive producer |
| Jurnee Smollett | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jay Wadley | ||
Cinematography by
| Pat Scola | ... | (as Patrick Scola) |
Editing by
| Stephanie Filo | ||
Editorial Department
| Davone Alexis | ... | assistant editor |
| Jon-nel Allen | ... | dailies technician |
| Noel Bohdan | ... | First Assistant Editor / assistant editor |
| Stephanie Anne Fine | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Sam Howells | ... | Additional Colorist |
| Michael Thomas James | ... | dailies supervisor |
| Mikey Pehanich | ... | colorist |
Production Design by
| Merje Veski | ||
Art Direction by
| Elaine Hull | ||
Set Decoration by
| Eric Frankel | ||
Costume Design by
| Courtney Wheeler | ||
Makeup Department
| Anastasia Apostolopoulos | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Kim King | ... | makeup artist |
| Gina Landers | ... | makeup department head |
| Tashanna Purtty | ... | Braider |
| Nicole Rogers | ... | makeup department head |
| Mel Wilson | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Lauren Chen | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Ryan Price | ... | post-production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Kreiling | ... | second assistant director |
| Daniel Lugo | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Krystal Goins | ... | buyer/estimator |
| Mary Hayes | ... | graphic designer |
| Elaine Hull | ... | set designer |
| Steve Hull | ... | construction coordinator |
| Tyson Wade Johnston | ... | Title Designer |
| Abacuc Rodriguez | ... | art department coordinator |
| Laura Roeper | ... | property master |
| Rickard Rudolfi | ... | lead person |
| Cathy Vlahogiannis | ... | assistant set decorator |
Sound Department
| Katie Campos | ... | boom operator |
| Jon Flores | ... | dialogue editor |
| Reid Miller | ... | sound utility: additional |
| Austin Spann | ... | Sound Utility |
| Shuling Yong | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Margaret Goddard Knop | ... | special effects coordinator (as Margaretgoddardknop) / special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Ezra Christian | ... | managing producer |
| John T. Miller | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Tony Pirzadeh | ... | visual effects producer: FuseFX |
| Pedro Tarrago | ... | editorial supervisor: FuseFX |
| Lauren Montuori | ... | visual effects executive producer: FuseFX (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Patrick Dunham | ... | stunts |
| Christian Litke | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tim Armstrong | ... | video assist |
| Katie Danylevsky | ... | electrician |
| Alan Dembek | ... | first assistant camera "a" camera |
| Steven A. Garcia | ... | lighting technician |
| Chad Gilchrist | ... | Assistant Chief Lighting Technician |
| Brandon Hoeg | ... | gaffer |
| John Jadkowski | ... | electrician |
| Rebecca Johnson | ... | Film Loader |
| Kiki Lam | ... | Digital Utility |
| Domenic Laury | ... | lighting programmer |
| Amy Limpinyakul | ... | key grip |
| Jordan Marable | ... | A camera/Steadicam Operator |
| Chris Polmanski | ... | second assistant camera |
| Andrew Pouch | ... | rigging grip |
| Danielle A. Scruggs | ... | still photographer |
| John Villena | ... | Best Boy Rigging Electric |
| Stephen Whipple | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Rosie Ainley | ... | extras casting director |
| Aisha Coley | ... | casting |
| Ben Halder | ... | extras casting |
| Claire Simon | ... | casting |
| Erin Stewart Tiedje | ... | extras casting supervisor |
| Vanessa Toll | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Alice Broughton | ... | Tailor |
| kClare McKellaston | ... | additional set costumer |
| Lauren Phillips | ... | costume supervisor |
| Samantha Yonan | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Gilbert B. Morales | ... | key assistant location manager |
| Ralph Moran | ... | assistant location manager |
| Cory Pickens | ... | location assistant |
| John Roxas | ... | Key Location Assistant |
| Maria C. Roxas | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jonas Tarm | ... | additional orchestration / recording session supervisor / score preparation supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jesse Rothenberg | ... | script coordinator |
| Benjamin Allen Smith | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Tim Abel | ... | production assistant |
| Cassandra Barbour | ... | Rights and Clearances |
| Gabriel Brakin | ... | Chief Operating Officer for Participant |
| Sandy Cohen | ... | Payroll Assistant |
| Graysen Conklin | ... | production assistant |
| Connor DeSha | ... | Narrative Film Executive |
| Lucci Di | ... | teacher consultant |
| Avy Eschenasy | ... | production legal |
| Mackenzie Gulley | ... | health & safety coordinator |
| Thomas Molash | ... | production coordinator |
| Daniel A. Mondschain | ... | Physical Production Executive |
| Jennifer Semler | ... | Production Management Executive |
| Faissal Sam Shaib | ... | Participant Manager Physical Production |
| Andy Wheeler | ... | production accountant |
Thanks
| Shayne Fiske | ... | special thanks |
| Tyson Wade Johnston | ... | special thanks |
| Josh Peters | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Sony Pictures Classics (2024) (United States)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2023) (World-wide)
- Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) (2023) (World-wide)
- Stage 6 Films (2023) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Brauer & Co. (film tax credits)
- Keslow Camera (camera equipment provided by)
- Milan Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
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