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Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.

- If You Think You Know Her, Think Again.

Chantel Mitchell, 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.

Release Date : 1993-03-19

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Truth 24 F.P.S.Miramax

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Ariyan A. Johnson

Character Name : Chantel Mitchell

Original Name : Ariyan A. Johnson

Gender : Female

Kevin Thigpen

Character Name : Tyrone

Original Name : Kevin Thigpen

Gender : Male

Ebony Jerido

Character Name : Natete

Original Name : Ebony Jerido

Gender : Male

Chequita Jackson

Character Name : Paula

Original Name : Chequita Jackson

Gender : Male

Jerard Washington

Character Name : Gerard

Original Name : Jerard Washington

Gender : Male

Tony Wilkes

Character Name : Owen Mitchell

Original Name : Tony Wilkes

Gender : Male

Karen Robinson

Character Name : Debra Mitchell

Original Name : Karen Robinson

Gender : Male

Johnny Roses

Character Name : Mr. Weinberg

Original Name : Johnny Roses

Gender : Male

Kisha Richardson

Character Name : Lavonica

Original Name : Kisha Richardson

Gender : Male

Monet Dunham

Character Name : Denisha

Original Name : Monet Dunham

Gender : Male

Wendell Moore

Character Name : Mr. Moore

Original Name : Wendell Moore

Gender : Male

William Badgett

Character Name : Cedric

Original Name : William Badgett

Gender : Male

Laura Ross

Character Name : Woman Customer

Original Name : Laura Ross

Gender : Male

Rasha Mella

Character Name : Woman in Welfare Office

Original Name : Rasha Mella

Gender : Male

Ron L. Cox

Character Name : Clinic Doctor

Original Name : Ron L. Cox

Gender : Male

Richie Carter

Character Name : Rashawn

Original Name : Richie Carter

Gender : Male

Mwata Cofer

Character Name : Amiri

Original Name : Mwata Cofer

Gender : Male

Shawn King

Character Name : Andre

Original Name : Shawn King

Gender : Male

Gary Perez

Character Name : Store Manager

Original Name : Gary Perez

Gender : Male

Lynne Franklin

Character Name : Social Worker

Original Name : Lynne Franklin

Gender : Male

Erwin Wilson

Character Name : Policeman #1

Original Name : Erwin Wilson

Gender : Male

Louis Thomas Jr.

Character Name : Policeman #2

Original Name : Louis Thomas Jr.

Gender : Male

Nicholas B. Carter

Character Name : Child Who Opens Bag

Original Name : Nicholas B. Carter

Gender : Male

Jasmine Thomas

Character Name : Chantel and Ty's Baby

Original Name : Jasmine Thomas

Gender : Male

Moise Dominque

Character Name : New Born Baby

Original Name : Moise Dominque

Gender : Male

Ralph

Character Name : Bodega Owner

Original Name : Ralph

Gender : Male

Reviews

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griggs79

@griggs79

2025-03-26

_Just Another Girl on the IRT_ has a scrappy, energetic charm that makes it hard not to root for. Ariyan Johnson is magnetic as Chantel, a motor-mouthed Brooklyn teen with big dreams and zero filter, owning every scene with breezy confidence. Her cheeky fourth-wall asides land effortlessly; however, when things take a sharper turn, and her world is thrown off-kilter, the rawness of the performances suddenly feels more fragile. Still, there’s a gutsy honesty throughout—a fierce, funny, and quietly radical take on Black girlhood and ambition, balancing humour and rawness to keep you entertained and emotionally connected.