Jurnee      Smollett stars as a loving mother in the film "We Grown Now."

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The      film is set in the 1990s in the Cabrini Green housing complex in Chicago.

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Smollett's character, Dolores, struggles to raise her son, Malik, amidst police brutality and gang violence.

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Dolores aims to preserve Malik's innocence while preparing him for the realities of being a young Black boy in America.

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Smollett empathizes with the challenges of raising a Black son.

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"We Grown Now" portrays this struggle through the friendship of two young boys, Malik and Eric.

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Lil Rel Howery, a Chicago native, praises the film's authentic depiction of the city and its challenges.

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The film resonates with audiences for its portrayal of innocence in Black male friendships.

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Smollett draws from her own experiences during the 1992 Los Angeles riots to inform her performance.

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"We Grown Now" highlights the psychological challenges Black parents face in raising their children in America.

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