John Singleton, African-American Film Pioneer, Dies at 51 He was best known for directing the 1991 film “Boyz N the Hood,” a coming-of-age story set in South Central Los Angeles.

A long time has passed since the release of Boyz n the Hood, but the film remains a cultural milestone — not only for its unflinching portrayal of life in South Central Los Angeles, but for the way it ...

Oscar-nominated director John Singleton, who also co-created the FX drama Snowfall, has died at the age of 51. Singleton passed away on Monday after suffering a stroke earlier this month and ...

If you’re a Singleton fan, another one of his classics, Baby Boy, is also streaming on the platform. By the way, Boyz n the Hood is also available to stream for free on Tubi.

John’s screenwriter son Maasai Singleton was awarded the majority of the late director’s memorabilia collection. He will keep several foreign film posters, Peter Parker and Mary Jane art ...

Black Directors on the Legacy of John Singleton Peers from the ’90s — Ernest Dickerson, Julie Dash, Matty Rich, Leslie Harris, Theodore Witcher and Darnell Martin — share personal memories ...

John Singleton on Early Success: I Didn’t Allow Myself to Enjoy It as Much The Oscar nomination for “Boyz N the Hood” came as a surprise, he told us in a 2017 interview.