Poetic Justice
First screened in July 1993; most recently screened in October 2002
Director: John Singleton. Cast: Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry, Tyra Ferrell, Khandi Alexander, John Cothran, Jenifer Lewis, Clifton Collins Jr., Q-Tip, Tone Loc, Lori Petty, Roger Guenveur Smith, Billy Zane. Screenplay: John Singleton.
Twitter Capsule: Too blurry, clichéd, and morose to get behind, despite my rooting interest and charismatic turns from Tupac and King

Photo © 1993 Columbia Pictures
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: C


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Original Song: "Again"

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Original Song: "Again"

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