In the wake of the success of Boyz n the Hood, John Singleton wanted to focus on African American women, so he cast Janet Jackson as Justice, an aspiring poet working as a hairdresser who finds herself on a roadtrip with the brash but charismatic Lucky (Shakur). The chemistry between Shakur and Jackson is undeniable and the scenes between the two of them are some of the best in their respective acting careers. Brattle Debut!