Subtitle Poetic.justice.1993.720p.bluray.x264.[... Guide

"A wise man once said, Look at the ocean and realize that no matter how famous you are or how much money you make know that you'll never be as important as the ocean."

In the film, the lead character Justice (Janet Jackson) is a talented poet who uses her writing to cope with grief. The poems featured in the movie were actually written by the legendary . Key Poems Featured in the Film

One of the most famous lines from the movie is Justice's observation on humility and perspective:

: One of Angelou’s most famous works, which is referenced or performed in the context of the film's exploration of Black womanhood and beauty.

If you are looking for the full text to read or print, you can find the complete screenplay at Script Slug or a detailed transcript at Script-O-Rama . Poetic Justice (1993) - IMDb