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Poetic Justice (1993)

R · 1993-07-23 · 1h 49m · EN
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A Street Romance.

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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John SingletonDirector, Writer
Budget
$14M
Box office
$27.5M

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Janet JacksonJanet JacksonJusticeTupac ShakurTupac ShakurLuckyRegina KingRegina KingIeshaJoe TorryJoe TorryChicagoTyra FerrellTyra FerrellJessieRoger Guenveur SmithRoger Guenveur SmithHeywoodBilly ZaneBilly ZaneBradKhandi AlexanderKhandi AlexanderSimoneMaya AngelouMaya AngelouAunt JuneRose WeaverRose WeaverAunt AudreyLori PettyLori PettyPenelopeChé J. AveryChé J. AveryThug #2

Keywords

Road tripLoss of loved oneLos angeles, californiaSadness

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityRoad Trip · Loss Of Loved One · Los Angeles CaliforniaMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomance · Loss Of Loved OneDirector preference126509

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What is Poetic Justice about?

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?

How long is Poetic Justice?

Poetic Justice has a runtime of 109 minutes.

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