‘Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.’ Still Demands Our Attention, 30 Years Later

Leslie Harris’ debut film, featuring a knock-out performance by Ariyan A. Johnson, hasn't lost a hint of its revolutionary spirit since it was first released in 1993.

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