Minhal Baig is a talented and accomplished filmmaker, whose latest feature-length film, "We Grown Now", has garnered significant attention and acclaim.
The film, which premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, tells the poignant and powerful story of two boys growing up in a Cabrini-Green high-rise apartment building, whose lives are forever changed by a devastating tragedy.
"We Grown Now" has received widespread critical acclaim, and was awarded the prestigious TIFF Changemaker Award, a testament to Baig's skill and artistry as a filmmaker.
The film is set to be released by Sony Pictures Classics, bringing Baig's unique vision and storytelling to a wider audience.
Baig's previous feature-length film, "Hala", also received critical acclaim and premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The film, which explores themes of identity, culture, and family, follows a Pakistani-American Muslim teenager as she uncovers a hidden truth about her family.
"Hala" was released by Apple, further cementing Baig's reputation as a rising star in the world of independent cinema.
