Some Well-Connected Movies
Poetic Justice

In this film, we see the world through the eyes of main character Justice, a young African-American poet. A mail carrier invites a few friends along for a long overnight delivery run.
1993
John Singleton
writer
Shaft

New York City police detective John Shaft (nephew of the original 1970s detective) goes on a personal mission to make sure the son of a real estate tycoon is brought to justice after a racially-motivated murder.
2000
John Singleton
director
Baby Boy
This is the story of Jody, an unemployed young black man, who's been living with his mother for several years, even though he's got a child of his own. Romantically, he's having ...
2001
John Singleton
writer
John Singleton
director
Taraji P. Henson
actor
Tyrese Gibson
actor
2 Fast 2 Furious

Former cop Brian O'Conner is called upon to bust a dangerous criminal and he recruits the help of a former childhood friend and street racer who has a chance to redeem himself.
2003
John Singleton
director
Hustle & Flow

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
2005
Taraji P. Henson
actor
2 Fast 2 Furious

2003
Tyrese Gibson
actor