Crossroads (2002)

About Crossroads

"Crossroads" is a 2002 American coming-of-age musical drama film set in Georgia. Directed by Tamra Davis and written by Shonda Rhimes, the movie tells the story of three childhood friends, Lucy, Kit and Mimi, who after eight years apart, rediscover their friendship on a cross-country trip. With a mix of romance, humor and drama, the girls not only discover themselves but also a stronger bond with each other.

Making / Production

The film was produced by MTV Films and released by Paramount Pictures. Shooting primarily took place in Louisiana and Los Angeles with limited shoots in Arizona and New Mexico.

Actors

• Britney Spears: Portraying Lucy, a young woman struggling with controlling her own life. Spears successfully brings to life Lucy's quest for independence and self-discovery.
• Zoe Saldana: Playing Kit, a girl who appears to have it all together. Saldana provides a grounded and relatable performance.
• Taryn Manning: Playing Mimi, a free-spirited girl with big dreams. Manning's portrayal of Mimi adds depth to the character and adds a special warmth to the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film marked the feature acting debut of singer Britney Spears.
• It was directed by Tamra Davis, one of the few female directors in Hollywood at the time.
• The movie was also the debut film screenplay for writer Shonda Rhimes, who later gained fame for creating 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Scandal'.

Awards

"Crossroads" did not win any major awards but Britney Spears was nominated for Best Female Performance at the MTV Movie Awards.

Quotes

• "I'm not a girl, not yet a woman." - Lucy
• "Surely the good lord would not punish me for helping out a friend?" - Mimi

Music, Soundtrack

• "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" - Britney Spears
• "Overprotected" - Britney Spears
• "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" - Britney Spears