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Poetic Justice (1993) 5.3
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5.3/10 from 5,521 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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Aunt June
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Thug #1
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Kim
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Shante
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Panhandler
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Female Cousin
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Uncle Earl
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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>
Plot Keywords:
poetry | mail carrier | south central los angeles | violence | depression |Taglines:
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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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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Written by Billy Sherrill and Tammy Wynette
Performed by Tammy Wynette
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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Trivia
According to John Singleton, when the 1992 Los Angeles riots occurred during filming, Tupac Shakur left the set to participate in the protest. He returned to the set in time for filming. 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
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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.