
Poetic Justice (1993)
Rating: 6.8/10
Duration: 109 min
Director(s): John Singleton,
Description:
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?
Cast
- Janet Jackson as Justice
- Regina King as Iesha
- Roger Guenveur Smith as Heywood
- Tupac Shakur as Lucky
- Tyra Ferrell as Jessie
- Lloyd Avery II as Thug #1
- Khandi Alexander as Simone
- Michael Colyar as Panhandler
- Rico Bueno as Ticket Taker
- Joe Torry as Chicago
- Maya Angelou as Aunt June
- Dina D. as Dina
- Rose Weaver as Aunt Audrey
- Ché J. Avery as Thug #2
- Maia Campbell as Shante