Johnson, ebony jerido, kevin thigpen, chequita jackson. But, harris doesnt allow the film to linger too much on the negatives neither does she allow the. Although its riddled with the typical faults of low budget films, like hit or miss acting, fortunately, the two leads, airyan johnson and kevin. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing just another girl on the i. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. This movie reminds me of my own experiences growing up in inner city nyc as well as how important it is for parents to be available and. The film is about a teenager coping with life in the ghetto, sustained by her fierce desire to become successful and not a product of her environment. Johnson, kevin thigpen, ebony jerido, chequita jackson, jerard washington, tony wilkes, karen robinson, johnny. In just another girl on the irt, leslie harris, a firsttime writer and director, has created chantel, a character who, as played by a terrifically. Just another girl on the irt full movie 123movies girlwalls. Chantel ariyan johnson is a smart, proud brooklyn teenager with goals.
Find album release information for just another girl on the irt original soundtrack on allmusic. Revisit leslie harris debut feature just another girl on. It is also possible to buy just another girl on the i. Chantel mitchell ariyan johnson, a hip, articulate, black highschool girl in brooklyn, is determined not to become just another girl on the irt the irt is one of nycs subway lines. Ariyan johnson kevin thigpen ebony jerido 1992 arrogant and ignorant, a knowitall brooklyn teenager ariyan johnson becomes pregnant and tries to hide it. Article vying with julie dashs recently rediscovered and rightly celebrated daughters of the dust 1991 as the first film directed by an african american female to be commercially released, just another girl on the i. A homegirl who lives with her parents and two younger brothers in a brooklyn highrise, she. The movie just another girl on the irt begins with the main character, chantel mitchell played by ariyan a.
Just another girl on the irt the writing and directorial debut of up and coming black woman filmmaker leslie harris is a sharp. This song was released on the soundtrack of the 1993 classic just another girl on the irt starring. Leslie harris debut feature just another girl on the i. Original trailer for writer, director and producer leslie harris debut feature, just another girl on the irt, 1992, starring ariyan a. Written and directed by leslie harris, the movie is about a brooklyn teenager whose college bound dreams are derailed with a pregnancy. If you like just another girl on the irt you might like similar movies. She dreams of medical school, a family, and an escape from the generational poverty and streetcorner life her friends seem to have accepted as their lot. Terrific sliceoflife stuff, by turns funny and sad, with ariyan johnson excellent as an ordinary new york highschool student whos determined to better herself, but whose plans get back. Throwback movie of the month just another girl on the i. Drama, chantel mitchell ariyan johnson, a hip, articulate, black highschool girl in brooklyn, is determined not to become just another girl on the irt the irt is one of nycs subway lines. Black high school girl in brooklyn is determined not to become just another girl on the irt. Johnson, focusing on school and trying to graduate high school early. Just another girl on the irt is one of the first original films proving that black girls are not monoliths. Just another girl on the irt dvd 1992 dvd synopsis and information.
Just another girl on the irt discussion of word choice. I first watched this movie at school in the 7 th grade for sex ed and ive loved it ever since. Handling of the baby in just another girl on the irt. Log in recommendations everything music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts all music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts. Newcomer ariyan johnson delivers a critically acclaimed performance as a spirited brooklyn teenager coping with life in the projects, and sustained by her fierce desire to go to college and become a doctor. I was never too fond of her scary movie collection like nightmare on elm street or friday the th, but at the tender age of 7, i fell in love with the 1992 film just another girl on the i. Just another girl on the irt takes an unexpectedly dark turn towards its climax one that puts viewers into the reality of the time period and how the shame and stress of being young, pregnant and black affects the decisions chantel makes. In the trailer for the movie, the narrators voice can be heard saying, chantels definitely not just another girl on the irt. Get notified if it comes to one of your streaming services, like netflix, on. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
It was directed, written and produced by leslie harris. You might just have to be prepared modify your plans though, but thats not synonymous with giving up. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images just another girl on the irt vhs. Africanamerican director leslie harriss first feature is a sliceoflife examination of a saucy highschool girls social and sexual dilemmas. Support my new film project hello everyone, id love to hear from just another girl on i. In just another girl, elizabeth eulberg astutely and affectingly shows us how battle lines get drawn between girls, and how difficult it then becomes to see or understand the girl standing on the other side of the divide. Hollywood hasnt exactly been champing at the bit which may be just as well, because the marketobsessed studios probably wouldnt have produced anything as nuanced and honest as leslie harris independent feature, just another girl on the i. I would like to dedicate this post discussing the name of the movie, just another girl on the irt, because i find it to be a very odd choice. T stands as a pivotal point in african american cinema. The film is about a teenager coping with life in the. Part 1 of the discussion on just another girl on the i. Johnson, kevin thigpen, ebony jerido for free on hoopla. Good movie to show young ladies what to expect when you have. The only problem was that she was a product of the projects and didnt possess the manner that a college would be interested in investing in.