Grow Up, Tony Phillips (2013)

Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Halloween, Grow Up, Tony Phillips is a poignant comedic exploration of the treasured moment in everyone's life when the sands of time become painfully apparent. This is not a tale of horror, but a celebration of the fleeting purity of youth. Charting the journey of Tony Phillips, a young man who fervently resists the expiration date society places on the passions of childhood, this narrative breaks free from the usual indie drama's transformation of boys to men. In a refreshing twist, this is a story of adolescence that shuns the adult's rose-colored retrospection, opting instead for a candid portrayal of teenage life as seen through the eyes of actual teenagers, both in front of and behind the camera. Absent are the exaggerated scenarios and hyper-intellectual dialogues that often plague such narratives. Grow Up, Tony Phillips is a heartfelt comedy, spun straight from Emily's soul, that captures the raw essence of youth, reminding us all that we're as young now as we will ever be again. This film promises to be a genuine, no-frills excursion into the world of adolescence, where the trials of growing up are treated with humor, honesty, and a dash of nostalgia.

Grow Up, Tony Phillips is a comedy movie featuring Tony Vespe and directed by Emily Hagins.

Grow Up, Tony Phillips is currently streaming on Fandor Amazon Channel.