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Poetic Justice (1993)

Film · 1993 · 109 min · R · Drama · Romance

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

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

Starring Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry, Roger Guenveur Smith, Maya Angelou, Dina D., Rose Weaver

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In cinemas23 July 1993
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First release anywhere23 July 1993

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