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John Singleton: Interviews
Paperback
Series: Conversations with Filmmakers (Hardcover)
Entertainment & Performing ArtsDirectorsFilmmaking
ISBN13: 9781604731163
Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
Published: Jan 1 2009
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.80 Depth: 8.80
Language: English
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 the young Orson Welles. Some have credited him with the mainstreaming of hip-hop music and style in cinema.
John Singleton: Interviews spans his transformation from USC film school sensation to seasoned director and producer. The collection includes lengthy interviews, in-depth profiles, and up-close glimpses of Singleton filming on location.
Since his auspicious debut, Singleton has continued to make gritty, character-driven hood movies that still speak to a mainstream audience. He has made films in a variety of genres, including romance (Poetic Justice), satire (Baby Boy), action (Shaft, 2 Fast 2 Furious), revenge drama (Four Brothers), and historical drama (Rosewood).
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