Englewood: The Growing Pains in Chicago

Plot

Boyz In The Hood is transplanted to the modern day Chicago neighborhood of Englewood in William L. Cochran’s powerful directing debut. Englewood boldly blends humor, romance, tragedy, and hope in this tale of three friends struggling to get through high school. Amid violence,peer pressure, and family dysfunction, these friends pull through. Dennis,(Cochran) tackles the main role, whose behavior conceals his talents and his new girlfriend sees through his thug exterior. Will her encouragement be enough to steer him past disaster?

Cast

David Cowan

Joshua

William L. Cochran

Dennis

Rodney Harvey

Calvin

David Williams

Senior

Marquita Perry

Josh's Mom

Raeja Thomas

Shay

Thea Camara

Grandma

Aayisha Chanel

Keisha

Tayla Ray

Angela

Mahogany Monae

Toya

Agnes Hewitt

Teacher

Nathaniel Banks

Pastor

Harold Dennis

School Worker

Chris Chapman

Thug 1

Jason Lorenzo

News Reporter