Overview
John Singleton
Known For
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of...
De'aundre Bonds - Drunk and Disorderly
De'aundre Bonds, actor most known for playing "Stacy" in "The...
The Enduring Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'
A wonderful retrospective supplement that features much of the primary...
Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
Documentary featuring interviews with director Norman Jewison and others providing...
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
Hollywoods biggest talents explore what is the recipe for blockbuster,...
Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
Cast and crew offer up a nice overview piece, discussing...
Biography
John Daniel Singleton (January 6, 1968 - April 28, 2019) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. A native of South Los Angeles, many of his films consider the implications of inner-city violence like the critically acclaimed and popular Boyz n the Hood, Poetic Justice, Higher Learning and Baby Boy. He later branched out into mainstream territory with the blockbuster 2 Fast 2 Furious and Four Brothers.