Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.
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| Directed by | Leslie Harris |
| Written by | Leslie Harris |
| Produced by | Leslie Harris Irwin Wilson |
| Starring | Ariyan A. Johnson Kevin Thigpen Ebony Jerido |
| Cinematography | Richard Conners |
| Edited by | Jack Haigis |
| Music by | Eric Sadler |
Production company | Truth 24 F.P.S |
| Distributed by | Miramax Films |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $130,000 |
| Box office | $479,169 |
Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. is a 1992 American drama film written, produced, and directed by Leslie Harris. The film follows Chantel, a Black teenager living in the New York City projects. The film addresses a variety of contemporary social and political issues including teenage pregnancy, abortion, racism, poverty, and HIV/AIDS. Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. is Harris' first and only feature film to date. The film premiered at the 1992 Toronto International Film Festival and later screened at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Prize. Ariyan A. Johnson earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress.
The "I.R.T." in the film's title refers to the IRT Lexington Avenue Line of the New York City Subway system.