Sanaa Lathan’s characteristic directorial debut is about to make its world premiere on the Toronto Worldwide Movie Competition. A press launch introduced that “On the Come Up,” the story of a gifted rapper attempting to make a reputation for herself, will premiere on the forty seventh version of the fest, set to happen September 8-18.
“On the Come Up” tells the story of Bri (Jamila C. Grey), 16-year-old woman who “makes an attempt to take the battle rap scene by storm with a purpose to elevate up her household and do proper by the legacy of her father — an area hip hop legend whose profession was lower quick by gang violence. However when her first hit track goes viral for all of the fallacious causes, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that acquired her this far and the false persona that the trade needs to impose upon her,” per the fest.
Kay Oyegun (“This Is Us”) penned the script, which is predicated on Angie Thomas’ best-selling novel of the identical title. Thomas can be the creator of “The Hate U Give,” the supply materials for the critically acclaimed 2018 movie starring Amandla Stenberg.
Lathan’s finest recognized on-screen roles embody “Blade,” “Love & Basketball,” and “Alien vs. Predator.” Her more moderen credit embody “Succession” and “The Affair.”
Supply: Women And Hollywood