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We celebrate the life of filmmaker John Singleton, who passed away on April 29, 2019, leaving behind a career that included an Oscar nomination for writing and directing Boyz n the Hood.
One of the most successful and groundbreaking directors in African-American cinema, Singleton and his films represented the African-American experience in urban populations, focusing on themes such as black masculinity, trauma, racism and identity.
From Boyz n the Hood to Poetic Justice to Shaft, we look back at all of John Singleton's movies.
Higher Learning (1995) R | 128 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller. 6.5. Rate. 54 Metascore. People from all different walks of life, encounter racial tension, rape, responsibility, and the meaning of an education on a university campus. Director: John Singleton | Stars: Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly.
Nov 13, 2022 · From Boyz n the Hood to Shaft, these are the best movies from Oscar-nominated director John Singleton.
5 titles. 1. Boyz n the Hood (1991) R | 112 min | Crime, Drama. 7.8. Rate. 76 Metascore. Follows the lives of three young males living in the Crenshaw ghetto of Los Angeles, dissecting questions of race, relationships, violence, and future prospects.
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John Daniel Singleton (January 6, 1968-April 29, 2019) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. A native of South Los Angeles, many of his films consider the implications of inner-city violence like the critically acclaimed and popular Boyz n the Hood, Poetic Justice, Higher Learning and Baby Boy.
Feb 2, 2022 · While not exclusively a film director (he directed episodes of "Snowfall," "Billions," "Empire," and "American Crime Story," to name a few) Singleton's filmography paints an untouchable picture...
Matt writes: On April 28th, the movie world lost a true giant: filmmaker John Singleton, whose 1991 masterpiece, "Boyz N the Hood," remains one of the most astonishing feature debuts in cinema history. Roger Ebert awarded the picture four stars, writing that it was one of "the best American films of recent years."
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