Bit predictable, tough black ghetto bit maybe overdone

Rating: 5/10 (30 March 2001)

Girl who turned her back on her dreams when her mother died is encouraged to seek them again. Heavy emphasis on the tough life of blacks in parts of the states. Plot line very predictable. I have seen some intelligent comment that some of the things this GIRL does (she's supposed to still be at school remember) are not really a good role model and these criticisms do seem very cogent. I have seen worse, it's watchable, but try and find another better film to spend your money on.