Premature

2019, Drama/Romance, 1h 26m

57 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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Premature transcends its familiar trappings with sharp dialogue and a strong sense of setting that further establish Rashaad Ernesto Green as a gifted filmmaker. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

On a summer night in Harlem during her last months at home before starting college, 17-year-old poet Ayanna begins a summer romance with Isaiah, a music producer who has just moved to the city.

Cast & Crew

Zora Howard
Ayanna
Joshua Boone
Isaiah
Michelle Wilson
Sarita
Alexis Marie Wint
Tenita
Imani Lewis
Shonte
Tashiana Washington
Jamila
Cecil Blutcher
Yorell
Bobbi A Bordley
Lexi
Rashaad Ernesto Green
Director
Rashaad Ernesto Green
Screenwriter
Zora Howard
Screenwriter
Darren Dean
Producer
Joy Ganes
Producer
Rashaad Ernesto Green
Producer
Chadd Harbold
Executive Producer
Eric Schultz
Executive Producer
Nikki Silver
Executive Producer
Shari Misher Stenzler
Executive Producer
Fred Bernstein
Executive Producer
Laura Valladao
Cinematographer
Justin Chan
Film Editing
Patrick Cannell
Original Music
Grace Sloan
Production Design
Angelina Scantlebury
Costume Design
Harrison Nesbit
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Critic Reviews for Premature

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