Poetic Justice (1993)

07/23/1993 (US) • 1h 49m

Drama, Romance

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

Overview

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?


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$14,000,000.00

Revenue

$27,515,786.00

Keywords

loss of loved one

sadness

road trip

los angeles, california

biting

mourning

candid

reflective

introspective

inspirational

admiring

enraged

african american romance

african american friendship

african american lead

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