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Poetic Justice (1993) 5.3
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5.3/10 from 5,647 users
Metascore: 51/100
Reviews: 27 user | 18 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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Ché J. Avery | ... |
Thug #2
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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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Michael Colyar | ... |
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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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>
Plot Keywords:
poetry | mail carrier | south central los angeles | violence | depression |Taglines:
'Cause nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone. 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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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 July 1993 (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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Iesha: [dazed] What's up, J? What's the problem, girl?
Justice: [grabbing wine bottle out of Iesha's hand] *This* is the fucking *problem!*
[smashes bottle on the ground]
Justice: I'm *sick* of this shit! That's all you do. You act like some alcoholic bitch!
Iesha: Why are you calling me a bitch?
Justice: [grabbing Iesha tightly by the neck of her shirt] All you do is get drunk all the time. That's why I never go any place with you, because you're ...
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Written by Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright
Performed by Stevie Wonder
Courtesy of Motown Record Company LP
By Arrangement with PolyGram Special Markets
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The poetry that Justice writes was actually written by Maya Angelou. 'Maya Angelo' makes a cameo appearance as Aunt June. See more »Quotes
Justice: [as Iesha vomits on the side on the road after having drunk too much alcohol] Look at you.Iesha: [dazed] What's up, J? What's the problem, girl?
Justice: [grabbing wine bottle out of Iesha's hand] *This* is the fucking *problem!*
[smashes bottle on the ground]
Justice: I'm *sick* of this shit! That's all you do. You act like some alcoholic bitch!
Iesha: Why are you calling me a bitch?
Justice: [grabbing Iesha tightly by the neck of her shirt] All you do is get drunk all the time. That's why I never go any place with you, because you're ...
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Soundtracks
"Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer"Written by Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright
Performed by Stevie Wonder
Courtesy of Motown Record Company LP
By Arrangement with PolyGram Special Markets
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Very good, and upbeat for the times. LOVE TUPAC!!!!!!!! (WES SIDE) Janet and Regina are very good actresses, great poems by Maya Angelou. Sexy, dark, and dramatic.