Poetic Justice (1993)

  • R
  • 07/21/1993 (US)
  • 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 Singleton

Director, Writer

Cast

Janet Jackson's headshot

Janet Jackson

Justice
Tupac Shakur's headshot

Tupac Shakur

Lucky
Regina King's headshot

Regina King

Iesha
Joe Torry's headshot

Joe Torry

Chicago
Tyra Ferrell's headshot

Tyra Ferrell

Jessie
Roger Guenveur Smith's headshot

Roger Guenveur Smith

Heywood
Maya Angelou's headshot

Maya Angelou

Aunt June
Dina D.'s headshot

Dina D.

Dina

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