Once Upon a Time in South Central LA

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After the groundbreaking success of his debut film Boyz N the Hood in 1991, filmmaker John Singleton (1968–2019) gained worldwide acclaim, earned the respect of major film industry figures, and became the topic of both scholarly and popular culture film conversations. He also made history by becoming the youngest—and the first African… Přejít na celý popis

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After the groundbreaking success of his debut film Boyz N the Hood in 1991, filmmaker John Singleton (1968–2019) gained worldwide acclaim, earned the respect of major film industry figures, and became the topic of both scholarly and popular culture film conversations. He also made history by becoming the youngest—and the first African American—nominee for the Academy Award for Best Director. However, lukewarm reception for his sophomore release Poetic Justice in 1993 dampened the momentum of his early promise, and critical interest in his subsequent work waned. Once Upon a Time in South Central LA: John Singleton’s Hood Trilogy seeks to reframe Singleton’s legacy and reaffirm his significance as a filmmaker. Author Mark D. Cunningham argues that Singleton’s so-called "hood trilogy"—Boyz N the Hood, Poetic Justice, and Baby Boy (2001)—offers a vital cinematic lens into the lived experiences of young African American men and women. Blending film analysis with literature, music, sociology, and cultural studies, the volume positions Singleton’s work as a critical intersection of African American history, identity, and popular culture. Cunningham explores Singleton’s portrayal of Black masculinity, the social environment of South Central Los Angeles, and the impact of hip-hop culture on gender dynamics. By revisiting Singleton’s early career and the cultural weight of his films, Once Upon a Time in South Central LA reasserts the filmmaker’s place in the cinematic canon and highlights the enduring influence of his work on African American youth and storytelling.

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Nakladatel
University Press of Mississippi
Rozměr
154 x 229 x 17
jazyk
angličtina
Vazba
měkká vazba
Hmotnost
344 g
isbn
978-1-4968-6384-3
Počet stran
232
datum vydání
3.09.2026
ean
9781496863843

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