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Poetic Justice (1993)

Overview

DramaRomance

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?

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los angeles, californiaadmiringinspirationalcandidloss of loved oneroad tripsadnessbitingintrospectivereflective+4 more
John Singleton

Director

John Singleton

ReleasedJul 23, 1993
Runtime1h 49m
StatusReleased
Budget$14M·Revenue$27.5M
Columbia Pictures

Top 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

Rose Weaver

Rose Weaver

Aunt Audrey

Khandi Alexander

Khandi Alexander

Simone

Rico Bueno

Rico Bueno

Ticket Taker

Maia Campbell

Maia Campbell

Shante

Michael Colyar

Michael Colyar

Panhandler

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POETIC JUSTICE (1993) – Official Trailer

POETIC JUSTICE (1993) – Official Trailer

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THE 90s WAS JUST GOLDEN 🌟✨🌟✨

@CaapriceTube1 18

One of the best 90s Movies! Hope They‘ll never do a remake

@Fiazco 18

Happy 30th anniversary, Poetic Justice! Released 07/23/1993!

@WarrenWebber 16

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