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Films - Boyz N The Hood: Special Edition DVD - BBC
In 1991, at just 22-years-old, John Singleton made his directorial debut with Boyz N The Hood, a blistering coming-of-age story set against the turmoil of gang warfare in South Central Los Angeles.
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How ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ led to ‘Boyz n the Hood’ — really
When “Boyz n the Hood” was released in 1991 with Fishburne as Furious Styles, the coming-of-age drama earned nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Director at the 64th Acade… ...
The Grio2y
Was Doughboy from ‘Boyz n The Hood’ a criminal? An exploration based on a curious correlation made by him, a criminal - TheGrio
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. John Singleton’s 1991 magnum opus, “Boyz n The Hood” is ...
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Nia Long: What To Watch If You Like The Boyz N The Hood Star
Boyz N The Hood (1991) ... (Chris Tucker), dodge a drive-by shooting, and stand up to neighborhood bully, Deebo (Tiny “Zeus” Lister Jr.) before the stroke of midnight. ...
New York Post3y
Ice Cube tells Jalen Rose how he became Doughboy in 'Boyz n the Hood' - New York Post
Ice Cube tells Jalen Rose for his "Renaissance Man" podcast how director John Singleton picked him to be Doughboy in "Boyz n the Hood" and how Eazy-E once took him for a ride and ditched him in LA.
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'Boyz n the Hood': Reflecting on the Film’s Impact 30 Years Later
Ice Cube Praises ‘Boyz n the Hood’s Portrayal of Growing Up in South L.A. (Flashback) Gabrielle Union Shares Sweet Memory of Late Director John Singleton (Exclusive) 'Clueless' Turns 30!
The New York Times3y
‘John always wanted to tell our story’: Los Angeles, ‘Boyz N The Hood’ and the enduring legacy of John Singleton - The Athletic - The New York Times
To understand why “Boyz N the Hood” was so important, you have to understand life in South Central L.A. in the late 1980s and early ’90s. There were a record 771 gang-related murders in Los ...
Los Angeles Magazine3y
Boyz N the Hood Shined a Spotlight on This South LA Street 30 Years Ago - LAmag - Los Angeles Magazine
How 'Boyz N the Hood' Shined a Spotlight on This South L.A. Street 30 Years Ago Three decades ago, John Singleton's groundbreaking film turned Cimarron Street into a beloved L.A. landmark—and it ...
The Trentonian3y
Boyz n the Hood turns 30! 10 things you didn’t know about the cult classic
‘Boyz n the Hood’ sent shockwaves around the globe upon its initial release in 1991. As one of the most ground-breaking depictions of ghetto life in Los Angeles, it is still held in hig… ...
Essence4y
'Boyz n the Hood' Still Holds A Cultural Impact 30 Years Later
Director John Singelton and actor Cuba Gooding Jr. attending the press conference for ‘Boyz N The Hood’ on January 9, 1992 at Sony Studios in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ron Galella ...
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'Boyz n the Hood' 30 Years Later: The Cast Then And Now
After Boyz n the Hood, Cuba Gooding Jr. went on to appear in A Few Good Men, The Tuskegee Airmen, Outbreak, and a career-defining role in Jerry Maguire for which he won the Academy Award for Best ...