Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice

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

R 1993 · 109 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, 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?

Directed by John Singleton · Written by John Singleton

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