The read
Number 3 of 3 in its series by score.
Synopsis
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?
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic51/100
298 audience votes
Key crew
- Jimmy JamOriginal Music Composer
- Janet JacksonOriginal Music Composer
- Terry LewisOriginal Music Composer
- Stanley ClarkeOriginal Music Composer
- John SingletonDirector
- John SingletonWriter
Cast
- Janet JacksonJustice
- Tupac ShakurLucky
- Regina KingIesha
- Joe TorryChicago
- Roger Guenveur SmithHeywood
- Maya AngelouAunt June
- Dina D.Dina
- Rose WeaverAunt Audrey
- Tyra FerrellJessie
- Khandi AlexanderSimone
- Ché J. AveryThug #2
- Lloyd Avery IIThug #1
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Themes
loss of loved onesadnessroad triplos angeles, californiabitingmourningcandidreflectiveintrospectiveinspirationaladmiringenraged