
Feature film — 1993
Poetic Justice (1993)
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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Columbia Pictures
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Director: John Singleton
On screen
Cast & crew

Janet Jackson
Justice

Tupac Shakur
Lucky

Regina King
Iesha

Joe Torry
Chicago

Roger Guenveur Smith
Heywood

Maya Angelou
Aunt June
Dina D.
Dina

Rose Weaver
Aunt Audrey

Tyra Ferrell
Jessie

Khandi Alexander
Simone
Ché J. Avery
Thug #2
Lloyd Avery II
Thug #1
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