That movie is a personal classic. Seen it on video back in 1994 and re watched it again last year when it was screened at the Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn with a Q&A session with the director Leslie Harris. Supposedly Miramax wanted Jada for the role of Chantel. But after Ariyan Johnson audition, she nailed the role and went along with her. I'm suprised Ariyan never became a bigger star. She's a beautiful and talented actress and other than I.R.T, Stevie Harvey, and a small role in Bullsworth, she never did anything else.