In 1986, John Singleton crafted the idea for the coming-of-age drama Boyz n the Hood as part of his application for film school. Four years later upon graduation, he sold the script to Columbia ...

Singleton, the youngest best director Oscar nominee, died in 2019. John Singleton wasn't afraid to take a chance on new talent when he made his feature directorial debut "Boyz n the Hood" in 1991, ...

Twenty-five years ago, Boyz n the Hood, John Singleton’s movie about life in South Central Los Angeles, revolutionized black film and launched the big-screen careers of its stars, including Ice Cube, ...