John Singleton

Directing

Born 1968-01-06 · died 2019-04-28 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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​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.

Known for

Sembène: The Making of African CinemaMichael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short FilmsMaya Angelou: And Still I RiseThe Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars'Star Wars: The Magic & the MysteryBoyz n the HoodL.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years LaterAmerica Beyond the Color LineYo! MTV RapsThese Amazing Shadows