John Singleton: Interviews

Book Overview

John Singleton (1968-2019) rocketed from obscurity to the top ranks of Hollywood directors in 1991, when he released his debut film Boyz N the Hood. The poignant coming-of-age story, set in the streets of south central Los Angeles, where Singleton grew up amid gang violence and hip-hop music, earned him Oscar nominations for best original screenplay and best directing. Only twenty-three at the time, he was hailed as a wunderkind and compared to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604731168
• ISBN13: 9781604731163
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.8"