Into this environment, 20 years ago this month, Singleton’s film exploded off the screen, challenging the tabloid stereotypes of urban life and chipping away at notions of who could and should be making movies in Hollywood. In particular, South Central was notorious for gang colors and drive-by shootings. ![]() ![]() “This is Los Angeles, gang capital of the nation.” Then, “In South Central L.A., it’s tough to beat the streets.”Įven before the strain between police and the black community became symbolized by the videotaped beating of Rodney King at the hands of LAPD officers, the city was becoming synonymous with crack cocaine and gang violence. ![]() ![]() In the original trailer for John Singleton’s 1991 film Boyz N The Hood, violent images play over a thudding drum track, as voice over introduces viewers to the hard heart of South Central Los Angeles.
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