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Poetic Justice
"'Cause nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone."
1993 • 1h 49m • ★ 6.8 (270 votes) Released
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?
Director
John Singleton
Writer
John Singleton
Rating
6.8
Runtime
109 min
Budget
$14.0M
Revenue
$27.5M
Profit/Loss
+13.5M
Production
Columbia PicturesTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
loss of loved onesadnessroad triplos angeles, californiabitingmourningcandidreflectiveintrospectiveinspirationaladmiringenragedafrican american romanceafrican american friendship
