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Poetic Justice (1993)
5.2
Ratings: 5.2/10 from 4,308 users
Metascore:
51/100
Reviews: 27 user | 17 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com
In this film, we see the world through the eyes of main character Justice, a young African-American poet. A mail carrier invites a few friends along for a long overnight delivery run. Director:John SingletonWriter:John Singleton |
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Simone
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Ché J. Avery | ... |
Thug #2
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Maya Angelou | ... |
Aunt June
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Lloyd Avery II | ... |
Thug #1
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Kim
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Ticket Taker
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Maia Campbell | ... |
Shante
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Jeff Cantrel | ... |
Policeman #4
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Panhandler
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Kina Cosper | ... |
Female Cousin
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Uncle Earl
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Dina D. | ... |
Dina
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Joe Dalu | ... |
Policeman #7
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Storyline
After witnessing the murder of her first and only boyfriend, young Justice decides to forget about college and become a South Central Los Angeles hairdresser. Avoiding friends, the only way for her to cope with her depression is by composing beautiful poetry. On her way to a convention in Oakland, she is forced to ride with an independent-minded postal worker whom she has not gotten along with in the past. After various arguments between them and their friends, they start to discover that their thoughts on violence, socially and domestically, are the same. Justice may finally feel that she is not as alone as before. Written by <poetic_robert@hotmail.com>
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Fate brought them together. Anger kept them apart. But for both of them, the road ahead was the only way to leave the pain behind. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive strong language, and for violence and sexuality See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Fugir do Bairro See more »Box Office
Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$27,515,786 (USA)Company Credits
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Written by Billy Sherrill and Tammy Wynette
Performed by Tammy Wynette
Courtesy of Epic Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Janet Jackson requested that Tupac Shakur have an AIDS test before his kissing scene with her. He refused. See more »Quotes
Jessie: Most of these young girls today don't know their cooch from a hole in the wall. See, that's why I dress... and rest, cause love don't live here anymore.See more »
Connections
Featured in "David Walliams' Awfully Good: Awfully Good Movies (#1.3)" (2011) See more »Soundtracks
"Stand by Your Man"Written by Billy Sherrill and Tammy Wynette
Performed by Tammy Wynette
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing See more »
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