GROWING UP SMITH
Director: Frank Lotito A release for Good Deed Entertainment Theatrical release: February 3, 2017In 1979, an Indian family moves to America with hopes of living the American Dream. While their 10-year-old boy Smith falls head-over-heels for the girl next door, his desire to become a “good old boy” propels him further away from his family’s ideals than ever before. A tribute to childhood heroes, first love and growing up in Small Town, America… in simpler times.
A sweet, nostalgic, and well-acted coming-of-age comedy.Variety
Hollywood ReporterRoni Akurati is charming as the young lead.