A long time has passed since the release of Boyz n the Hood, but the film remains a cultural milestone — not only for its unflinching portrayal of life in South Central Los Angeles, but for the way it ...

Almost 25 years after it hit cinemas across the United States, John Singleton ’s Boyz n the Hood made a statement about Black America that remains as relevant today as it was at the time.

Boyz n the Hood has become a cultural classic over the years. It grossed $57.5 million at the box office when it came out in 1991 and earned nominations for Best Director and Best Original ...