The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'

2011Movie28 min

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, cathartic documentary movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Film Retrospective
  • Social Commentary
  • Coming-of-Age
  • 90s Cinema
  • African-American Culture
  • John Singleton
  • Cultural Impact
  • Film Legacy
  • Behind-the-Scenes

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Michael Brosnan
Written by
Michael Brosnan
Produced by
Michael Brosnan

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Facts

July 19, 2011 · 28 min · Documentary

Released
July 19, 2011
Runtime
28 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States