The solid of “The Little one” with Aminiqué Kirnon, a Canarsie, Brooklyn educator.
Photograph by Stephen ‘ILL’ Edwards of ILLFLIX LLC
“The Little one’ – a strong fictional drama written, directed, and produced by Jermaine Smith of The Model TV, who’s from East New York, Brooklyn – premieres on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, 4:30 p.m., on the Kent Theatre, 1170 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn.
Aminiqué Kirnon, a Canarsie, Brooklyn educator, who performs Roxanne Johnson within the movie, informed Caribbean Life on Monday, Sept. 8, that “The Little one” explores “the complicated relationships between lecturers, dad and mom, and college students, exhibiting how blurred boundaries and whispered rumors can spiral into sudden penalties.”
Kirnon mentioned the story follows Johnson, a compassionate and devoted educator, who builds robust connections along with her college students and their households.
Johnson’s shut friendship with Vita Watson (performed by Shateek Rawls) — the mom of Jamal Watson (portrayed by Tristan G. Henson-Smith) — takes an “sudden flip when tensions come up, resulting in conflicts fueled by whispers and the emotional and bodily mistreatment of the kid, Jamal,” Kirnon mentioned.
Including to the depth of the story, Kirnon not solely stars as Roxanne but additionally contributed two authentic scenes to the screenplay.
Kirnon mentioned her over 10 years of real-life expertise as an educator “deeply informs” her portrayal, reflecting her ardour for “making certain that each little one feels secure, supported, and understood past the classroom.”
Kirnon mentioned the movie additionally options Aoki Draggon, Aminiqué’s daughter, who performs Kayla, a detailed good friend of Jamal Watson, alongside Zoey Skinner (as Future).
She mentioned co-writers Stephen Edwards (who portrays a father) and Love Tucker (taking part in Assistant Principal Mrs. McCants) add “additional depth and authenticity to the narrative.”
Primarily filmed in Brooklyn, with further scenes shot in Harlem and the Bronx, Kirnon mentioned “The Little one” highlights “the significance of illustration, giving youngsters from these communities an unbelievable alternative to be a part of a significant mission — an expertise they’re proud and excited to share.”
Kirnon mentioned the movie is “particularly shut” to my coronary heart because it explores “the complicated relationships between educators, college students, and households, highlighting the significance of sustaining professionalism whereas navigating private connections.
“It additionally sheds mild on the pressures lecturers face — balancing excessive expectations, scrutiny from directors, and emotional challenges, all whereas striving to place college students first,” she added.
Kirnon mentioned “The Little one” started as “a easy concept throughout a dialog between Jermaine, me, and one other solid member whereas brainstorming content material for our appearing reels.
“One thought led to a different, and earlier than we knew it, we had developed a strong 45-minute brief movie that speaks to real-life experiences in training and neighborhood dynamics,” she added.
Kirnon mentioned she firmly believes the themes in “The Little one” will “resonate deeply with each educators and the broader neighborhood.”
