Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 03/31/06 Home Video 07/18/06 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for drug content, language, sexual material and some violence Running Time 1 hour 45 minutes Genre Drama Director Chris Robinson Writer Tina Gordon Chism Cast Tip Harris, Lauren London,Mykelti Williamson, Keith David Studio Warner Brothers |
ATL (2006)
SYNOPSIS
17-year-old Rashad (TIP HARRIS) was forced to
become the man of the house earlier than most.
Since the death of his parents, he's carried the
responsibility for himself and his little brother Ant
(EVAN ROSS) squarely on his shoulders. While he
does his best to keep Ant in school and out of the
trouble that's always lurking just around the corner
in their South Atlanta neighborhood, sometimes it
seems like a losing battle - Rashad can't be
everywhere at once, and Ant is dangerously close to
falling under the spell of a blinged-out local dealer
who promises fast money and the respect Ant
dreams of getting.
A talented artist, Rashad doesn't see any future for
himself beyond assisting his Uncle George (MYKELTI
WILLIAMSON) as a janitor after school. The thing is,
"assisting" George actually means doing all the
work and seeing none of the cash. Lately it seems
the only bright spot in Rashad's life is New-New
(LAUREN LONDON). She sees something special in
him, something more than he sees. When the two
get together, everything begins to change, and
Rashad's future starts to open up for the first time.
But New-New has a secret that's getting harder and
harder to keep.
17-year-old Rashad (TIP HARRIS) was forced to
become the man of the house earlier than most.
Since the death of his parents, he's carried the
responsibility for himself and his little brother Ant
(EVAN ROSS) squarely on his shoulders. While he
does his best to keep Ant in school and out of the
trouble that's always lurking just around the corner
in their South Atlanta neighborhood, sometimes it
seems like a losing battle - Rashad can't be
everywhere at once, and Ant is dangerously close to
falling under the spell of a blinged-out local dealer
who promises fast money and the respect Ant
dreams of getting.
A talented artist, Rashad doesn't see any future for
himself beyond assisting his Uncle George (MYKELTI
WILLIAMSON) as a janitor after school. The thing is,
"assisting" George actually means doing all the
work and seeing none of the cash. Lately it seems
the only bright spot in Rashad's life is New-New
(LAUREN LONDON). She sees something special in
him, something more than he sees. When the two
get together, everything begins to change, and
Rashad's future starts to open up for the first time.
But New-New has a secret that's getting harder and
harder to keep.
Behind her ghetto-fabulous front, New-New is actually Erin, a rich girl from the right side of the tracks
who's drawn to the music and vibrant life she sees in Rashad's neighborhood. Her father, successful
CEO John Garnett (KEITH DAVID), grew up on the south side of town, but once he left he never looked
back. Garnett doesn't want his daughter slumming on the southside, and forbids her from setting foot
anywhere near his old neighborhood. So every weekend she leaves Erin behind, lying to her parents so
that she can become New-New, the person she thinks she needs to be to find acceptance in Rashad's
world.
Besides New-New, there aren't many people Rashad can count on. His best friend Esquire (JACKIE LONG)
is an ambitious student who dreams of attending an Ivy League college, and is willing to do anything to
make that dream come true. When Esquire runs into New-New while cozying up to her influential father
for a letter of recommendation, he has to make a decision whether or not to blow her cover.
When Rashad finds out New-New's real story, he doesn't know who to trust anymore - it seems everyone
in his life is lying to him, even the people he loves the most. As Ant gets pulled deeper into the life of a
dealer and Rashad's dreams for him begin to fade, Rashad is going to have to make tough choices about
what he wants and where he's going.
--© Warner Bros.
who's drawn to the music and vibrant life she sees in Rashad's neighborhood. Her father, successful
CEO John Garnett (KEITH DAVID), grew up on the south side of town, but once he left he never looked
back. Garnett doesn't want his daughter slumming on the southside, and forbids her from setting foot
anywhere near his old neighborhood. So every weekend she leaves Erin behind, lying to her parents so
that she can become New-New, the person she thinks she needs to be to find acceptance in Rashad's
world.
Besides New-New, there aren't many people Rashad can count on. His best friend Esquire (JACKIE LONG)
is an ambitious student who dreams of attending an Ivy League college, and is willing to do anything to
make that dream come true. When Esquire runs into New-New while cozying up to her influential father
for a letter of recommendation, he has to make a decision whether or not to blow her cover.
When Rashad finds out New-New's real story, he doesn't know who to trust anymore - it seems everyone
in his life is lying to him, even the people he loves the most. As Ant gets pulled deeper into the life of a
dealer and Rashad's dreams for him begin to fade, Rashad is going to have to make tough choices about
what he wants and where he's going.
--© Warner Bros.
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