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The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'

MOVIE • 2011

The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'

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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.

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Top Cast

John Singleton

John Singleton

Self

Nia Long

Nia Long

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Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Self

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Self

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Self

Regina King

Regina King

Self

Morris Chestnut

Morris Chestnut

Self

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Stephanie Allain

Self

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Michael Brosnan

Writer

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Roger De Giacomi

Cinematography

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Theatrical release date: July 19, 2011

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Film

Status

Released

Release

July 19, 2011

Runtime

28 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

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