Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice starring Tupac Shakur and Janet Jackson. This film is a wickedly, cool romance. I won't spoil the ending. I couldn't find the full film. I think I watched it on Love film, so grab some popcorn, and sit back, and watch an old skool film.

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