Tag Archives: Boyz N the Hood
A Look at Eight [Un]Known Facts About Black Films
Here we count down eight of the most known, or unknown, intriguing trivia facts of black movies.
From Denzel to Janet, EBONY.com looks at eight fun Black movie facts.
By Amber McKynzie
February 7, 2013
Tags: black film, boomerang, Boyz N the Hood, Ebony
The Oscars Decoded: 12 Black Actors Who Won & Their Career Impact
An examination of the dozen African American thespians who excelled in their craft on Hollywood's biggest night
With The Help’s Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer up for Oscars at the 84th Academy…
By Darralynn Hutson
February 24, 2012
Tags: A Raisin in the Sun, Academy Awards, Alex Haley, Antoine Fuqua, Beyonce, Boyz N the Hood, Cuba Gooding Jr., Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Forest Whitaker, Gone With the Wind, Halle Berry, Hattie McDaniel, Hollywood, Idi Amin, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, John Singleton, Lee Daniels, Lou Gossett Jr., Louis Gossett Jr., Mo'Nique, Morgan Freeman, Octavia Spencer, Porgy and Bess, Queen Latifah, Radio One, Roots, Sidney Poitier, The Help, Tyler Perry, Viola Davis, Weight Watchers, Whoopi Goldberg, Winnie Mandela
WATCH: John Singleton Discusses State of Black Hollywood
The celebrated director explains what it takes to get more African American stories on screen
With his latest him Abduction, starring Twilight’s Taylor Lautner, in theaters, John Singleton speaks on…
By Anslem Samuel
September 23, 2011
Tags: black hollywood, Boyz N the Hood, Director, Hollywood, John Singleton, Taylor Lautner, Twilight series
WATCH: John Singleton on Boyz N the Hood’s 20th Anniversary
The celebrated director reflects on the impact of his seminal debut film
Director John Singleton made history as the youngest person to ever be nominated for an…
By Anslem Samuel
July 12, 2011
Tags: Angela Bassett, black film, black hollywood, Boyz N the Hood, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, John Singleton, South Central LA
