John Singleton

Favourite Directors (98 person items)

"Favourite films: Boyz n the Hood, Higher Learning, Rosewood, and Poetic Justice "

The 90's, Best Decade For Movies? (58 person items)

"1. Boyz n the Hood (1991) 2. Poetic Justice (1993) 3. Higher Learning (1995) 4. Rosewood (1997)"

Black American Firsts in Film and Theatre (70 person items)

" At the age of 24 in 1992, John Singleton became the youngest person and first black director to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Director for “Boyz N The Hood.” There has never been a black director to receive an Academy award in this category, and thus far only two other people have been nominated: Lee Daniels in 2009 for “Precious“ and Steve McQueen in 2013 for “12 Years a Slave.”"

Notable African Americans who helped pave the way (64 person items)

"Director John Singleton, who passed away in 2019, is remembered for his groundbreaking 1991 film "Boyz n the Hood," which he wrote and directed. At 24, he earned an Academy Award nomination for best director, making him both the youngest person ever as well as the first African American person to be nominated in that category. "

In Memoriam 2019 (72 person items)

"Sunset: April 28, 2019 (Age: 51) Cause of Death: Stroke Claim to Fame: American Film Director/Producer/Screenwriter/Actor, best known for movie 'Boyz n the Hood'"

Films that Director's Never Got to Make or Wanted (81 person items)

"1995 "Luke Cage" (was interested to do it)"

MTV Movie Awards 1992 Winners (My Version) (14 movies items)

"Best New Filmmaker! Winner: John Singleton, Boyz n the Hood!"