Sanaa Lathan’s Feature Directorial Debut “On the Come Up” to Make World Premiere at TIFF

Sanaa Lathan’s characteristic directorial debut is about to make its world premiere on the Toronto Worldwide Movie Pageant. A press launch introduced that “On the Come Up,” the story of a gifted rapper making an attempt to make a reputation for herself, will premiere on the 47th 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 to be able to elevate up her household and do proper by the legacy of her father — an area hip hop legend whose profession was reduce brief by gang violence. However when her first hit tune goes viral for all of the improper causes, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that acquired her this far and the false persona that the trade desires 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 greatest identified on-screen roles embody “Blade,” “Love & Basketball,” and “Alien vs. Predator.” Her more moderen credit embody “Succession” and “The Affair.” She’s up for an Emmy for her work on the previous.