Singleton was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay, but lost toThelma & Louise’sCallie Khouri.
AlongsideBoyz n the Hood, Barry Levinson’sBugsy, Oliver Stone’sJFK, and Ridley Scott’sThelma & Louisewere all nominees.
However, many of the films thatCitizen Kanelost to have not had the longevity in popularity thatCitizen Kanehas experienced.
What Happened To John Singleton After His Oscar Nomination?
In the 2000s, Singleton turned more toward popular action movies.
John Singleton also directed episodes of several TV shows throughout the 2010s.
The film explores themes of family, friendship, and survival.
Boyz n the Hood, directed by John Singleton, is a 1991 film set in South Central Los Angeles. It follows the lives of three young African-American men—Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.), Doughboy (Ice Cube), and Ricky (Morris Chestnut)—as they navigate the challenges and pressures of growing up in an environment plagued by violence, gang culture, and socio-economic hardships. The film explores themes of family, friendship, and survival.
