Poetic Justice poster
Director John Singleton
Writer John Singleton

Poetic Justice

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

Release Date: 1993-07-23

Duration: 109 minutes

Synopsis

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?

Casting

  • Michael Rapaport
    Dockworker
  • Billy Zane
    Brad
  • Regina King
    Iesha
  • Lori Petty
    Penelope
  • Tupac Shakur
    Lucky
  • Khandi Alexander
    Simone
  • Maia Campbell
    Shante
  • Janet Jackson
    Justice
  • Jenifer Lewis
    Annie
  • Clifton Collins Jr.
    Mailroom Supervisor