Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ariyan A. Johnson | ... | Chantel Mitchell | |
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Kevin Thigpen | ... | Tyrone |
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Ebony Jerido | ... | Natete |
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Chequita Jackson | ... | Paula |
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Jerard Washington | ... | Gerard |
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Tony Wilkes | ... | Owen Mitchell |
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Karen Robinson | ... | Debra Mitchell |
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Johnny Roses | ... | Mr. Weinberg |
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Kisha Richardson | ... | Lavonica |
Monet Dunham | ... | Denisha | |
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Wendell Moore | ... | Mr. Moore |
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William Badgett | ... | Cedric |
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Laura Ross | ... | Woman Customer |
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Rasha Mella | ... | Woman in Welfare Office (as Rashmella) |
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Ron L. Cox | ... | Clinic Doctor |
Chantel Mitchell (Ariyan Johnson), a hip, articulate, black high-school girl in Brooklyn, is determined not to become "just another girl on the IRT" (the IRT is one of NYC's subway lines). She dreams of medical school, a family, and an escape from the generational poverty and street-corner life her friends seem to have accepted as their lot. But personal and sexual challenges confront Chantel on her way to fulfilling these dreams. Written by Fred Goodridge
I feel the current comment listed does not do this film justice. The audience is presented with, Chantel, a woman of the projects. Throughout the entire film we see that she wants to get out of that life and move on to college. However, she becomes trapped and as a young woman tries to conceal her obstacle. Chantel is a real woman in this film and neither she nor her problem is not "sugar coated." The viewer gets an eye opening glimpse at what these women are up against. I enjoyed this film because Chantel continues to hold on to her dream once she has overcome her fear/obstacle, her pregnancy. I would like to further add that a connection with Chantel can not be formed by all, because many do not experience the life of a Black Woman in the Projects of NYC-Brooklyn!