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Poetic Justice
“'Cause nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone.”
6.8 / 10• 1993• 1h 49m•R• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha, and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago. Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky, to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?
Cast & Crew
Janet Jackson
Justice
Lead
Tupac Shakur
Lucky
Regina King
Iesha
Joe Torry
Chicago
Tyra Ferrell
Jessie
Roger Guenveur Smith
Heywood
Maya Angelou
Aunt June
DD
Dina D.
Dina
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Singleton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Poetic Justice is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
