Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. (1992)

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). ... See full summary »

Director:

Leslie Harris

Writer:

Leslie Harris

Stars:

Ariyan A. Johnson, Kevin Thigpen, Ebony Jerido

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ariyan A. Johnson	...	Chantel Mitchell
Kevin Thigpen	...	Tyrone
Ebony Jerido	...	Natete
Chequita Jackson	...	Paula
Jerard Washington	...	Gerard
Tony Wilkes	...	Owen Mitchell
Karen Robinson	...	Debra Mitchell
Johnny Roses	...	Mr. Weinberg
Kisha Richardson	...	Lavonica
Monet Dunham	...	Denisha
Wendell Moore	...	Mr. Moore
William Badgett	...	Cedric
Laura Ross	...	Woman Customer
Rasha Mella	...	Woman in Welfare Office (as Rashmella)
Ron L. Cox	...	Clinic Doctor

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

subway | high school | f rated | urban setting | teenager | 

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Taglines:

If You Think You Know Her, Think Again.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 March 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brooklyn Girl

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$479,169

Company Credits

Production Co:

Miramax,Truth 24 F.P.S.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The initials "I.R.T." in the film's title stand for "Interborough Rapid Transit", which refers to a number of New York City's subway systems. Despite the title, however, there is only one scene where Chantel Mitchell is seen in the subway.

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Connections

Featured in Cinefile: Made in the USA (1993)

User Reviews

Love this movie!!

I think people are being so0o close-minded about this movie, that its pretty sad. The director did a great job at showing urban life and how it is growing up as a teenager, because I know thats just how I am and that how it really is where I'm from. I feel like I can relate a lot to the character since I have more going for myself and I am trying to get out the hood, which I think the director was trying to show. Just because you come from poverty doesn't mean you have to stay and that Doesn't MEAN YOU CANT DRESS NICE!!! Also in a movie, nobody says you have to like the main character, so why are so many people writing that?? You don't have to agree with the things the main character does, the director is just trying to get a story across. And just because someone is BOOK SMART, it doesn't mean they don't like flashy things such as cars, because their just not used to it. And whoever wrote the comment about making $500 in a little grocery store- you are so wrong!! And Lastly, just because you live in an urban area it does not mean that you surround yourself around VIOLENCE, GUNS, AND DRUGS!! People can be so ignorant about lifestyles they never experienced and then they want to be comment negatively about it. I think the director did a great job!!