ATL (film)

ATL
Theatrical release poster
Directed byChris Robinson
Screenplay byTina Gordon Chism
Story byAntwone Fisher
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCrash
Edited byDavid Blackburn
Music byAaron Zigman
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • March 31, 2006 (2006-03-31)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$7 million
Box office$21.2 million[1]

ATL is a 2006 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film, and the feature film directorial debut of music video director Chris Robinson. The screenplay was written by Tina Gordon Chism from an original story by Antwone Fisher, and is loosely based on the experiences of the film's producers Dallas Austin and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins growing up in Atlanta, Georgia (ATL).[2] The film is a coming-of-age tale concerning Rashad, played by Atlanta native and hip hop artist T.I. (credited as Tip Harris) in his film debut, and his friends in their final year in high school and on the verge of adulthood. The film also stars Antwan Andre Patton, more commonly known as Big Boi of the hip hop group OutKast; Evan Ross; Jackie Long; Jason Weaver; Lauren London; and Mykelti Williamson.

ATL was the first feature film for its director and the majority of its cast. Filmed in Atlanta, Georgia in summer 2005, many celebrities from the city make cameo appearances, including Bone Crusher, Jazze Pha, Killer Mike, and Monica. ATL received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and soundtrack, but criticized the direction and formulaic script. The film grossed $21 million worldwide against a production budget of $7 million and has since become a cult film among the rap community.

  1. ^ "ATL (2006)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
  2. ^ Austin, Dallas; Daniels, Albert; David, Keith; Harris, Tip; Lassiter, James; London, Lauren; Long, Jackie; Newton, Vaughn; Robinson, Chris; Ross, Evan; Watkins, Tionne; Weaver, Jason; Williamson, Mykelti (2006). In the Rink: A Director's Journey; Behind-the-scenes look at ATL (DVD). Warner Bros. Pictures. Retrieved on 2008-10-12.