Boyz n the Hood
Follows the lives of three young males living in the Crenshaw ghetto of Los Angeles, dissecting questions of race, relationships, violence and future prospects.
1991
John Singleton
director
Boyz n the Hood
1991
John Singleton
writer
Sugar Hill
Hardened, uncomprimising drug dealer Roemello Skuggs decides to quit his scumbag profession so he may start a new life with his girlfriend. However, he soon learns getting out is nowhere ...
1993
Khandi Alexander
actor
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
Janet Jackson
actor
John Singleton
director
John Singleton
writer
Khandi Alexander
actor
Tupac Shakur
actor
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Scientist Sherman Klump's inventions, his upcoming marriage to his pretty colleague Denise Gaines and his reputation are threatened by his evil clone Buddy Love.
2000
Janet Jackson
actor
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
Tupac: Resurrection
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop M.Cs. of all time.
2003
Tupac Shakur
actor
