# Poetic Justice (1993)

> A grieving South Central hairdresser finds an unexpected path toward love and belonging during a turbulent journey to Oakland.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4023

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: John Singleton
- Cast: Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry, Roger Guenveur Smith, Maya Angelou, Dina D., Rose Weaver
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107840/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, introspective, candid, reflective evening, romantic movie night

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