Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice (1993)

15
14/04/1995 (GB)
Drama, Romance
1h 49m

'Cause nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone.

Overview

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?

  • John SingletonDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $14,000,000

  • Revenue

    $27,515,786

Keywords

  • loss of loved one
  • sadness
  • road trip
  • los angeles, california
  • biting
  • mourning
  • candid
  • reflective
  • introspective
  • inspirational
  • admiring
  • enraged
  • african american romance
  • african american friendship
  • african american lead

Top Billed Cast

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Justice

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Lucky

Regina King

Regina King

Iesha

Joe Torry

Joe Torry

Chicago

Tyra Ferrell

Tyra Ferrell

Jessie

Roger Guenveur Smith

Roger Guenveur Smith

Heywood

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

Aunt June

Dina D.

Dina

Rose Weaver

Rose Weaver

Aunt Audrey

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Simone

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