Poetic Justice (1993)

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

Movie · Drama, Romance · 1h 49m · Rated 6.7/10 on TMDB · Released July 23, 1993

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?

Directed by John Singleton

Cast

• Janet Jackson as Justice
• Tupac Shakur as Lucky
• Regina King as Iesha
• Joe Torry as Chicago
• Roger Guenveur Smith as Heywood
• Maya Angelou as Aunt June
• Dina D. as Dina
• Rose Weaver as Aunt Audrey
• Tyra Ferrell as Jessie
• Khandi Alexander as Simone
• Ché J. Avery as Thug #2
• Lloyd Avery II as Thug #1

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