YouTubePoetic Justice (1993)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
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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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
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?
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by focusing on the emotional and psychological impact of urban violence on young Black individuals, highlighting themes of trauma and the search for healing. While acknowledging systemic challenges, its primary solution emphasizes personal connection, self-expression, and individual resilience.
The film features a predominantly Black cast, authentically representing the cultural context of its characters and story. Its narrative centers on the personal experiences and relationships of these characters, exploring themes relevant to their lives without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making a strong, explicit DEI critique central to the plot.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a source of strength, community, and moral guidance, primarily through Justice's devout grandmother and church scenes. It offers solace and hope in the face of grief and hardship, aligning with the virtues of faith as a supportive framework.
Poetic Justice does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships, grief, and self-discovery, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Poetic Justice is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
Poetic Justice is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials or historical figures from which character races could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.1
6.8
Critic Ratings
3.5
5.1
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