The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood' (2011)

★ 2.0 0h 28m IMDb

A wonderful retrospective supplement that features much of the primary cast cast as well as Writer/Director John Singleton looking back at the picture's history and legacy. They speak on the themes of the film, the casting process, its importance then and now, its reception upon release, the project's novelty, its placing in the National Film Registry, and more. There's no shortage of good insight here and the piece does a fine job of encapsulating what Boyz n the Hood is all about.

The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'

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John Singleton
John Singleton as Self Died 2019 · Los Angeles, California, USA ​John Daniel Singleton (January 6, 1968 - April 28, 2019) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. A native of South Los Angeles, many of his films consider the implications of inner...
Nia Long
Nia Long as Self Age 55 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA Nia Long (born October 30, 1970) is an American actress and occasional music video director. She is best known for her roles in the television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Third Watch, and t...
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr. as Self Age 58 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA Cuba Mark Gooding Jr. (born January 2, 1968) is an American actor. He is the recipient of an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy nomination. He was born in Bronx, New York to Shir...
Ice Cube
Ice Cube as Self Age 56 · Los Angeles, California, USA O'Shea Jackson Sr. (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, and filmmaker. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A.
Laurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne as Self Age 64 · Augusta, Georgia, USA Laurence John Fishburne III (born July 30, 1961) is an American actor. He is a three-time Emmy Award and Tony Award winner known for his roles on stage and screen. He has frequently portrayed forceful...
Regina King
Regina King as Self Age 55 · Los Angeles, California, USA Regina Rene King (born January 15, 1971) is an American actress, director and producer. She has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four Primetime Emmy Aw...

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