Poetic Justice

1993 | 109 minutes | 6.9 ★ (248)

Poetic Justice
  • Overview

    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?

  • Release Date

    23 July 1993

  • DirectingJohn Singleton
  • Budget

    $14,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $27,515,786.00

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