Poetic Justice

1993 · directed by John Singleton

Rating
56/100
Hit
no

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?

Poetic Justice (1993), directed by John Singleton, rates 56/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Janet Jackson
  • Tupac Shakur
  • Regina King
  • Joe Torry
  • Roger Guenveur Smith
  • Maya Angelou
  • Dina D.
  • Rose Weaver
  • Tyra Ferrell
  • Khandi Alexander

Crew

  • Peter Lyons Collister — Director of Photography
  • Bruce Cannon — Editor
  • Janet Jackson — Original Music Composer
  • Jimmy Jam — Original Music Composer
  • Stanley Clarke — Original Music Composer
  • Terry Lewis — Original Music Composer
  • John Singleton — Writer

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  4. Baby Boy (2001) — 66/100
  5. Four Brothers (2005) — 60/100
  6. Shaft (2000) — 59/100

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