Boyz N the Hood: Shifting Hollywood Terrain

Boyz N the Hood is a seminal film that sparked a critical national conversation about American urban life in African American communities, particularly for young urban black males. This interdisciplinary study examines the film's impact in cinematic history and American culture, exploring its representation of the blues and its exploration of invisibility. The book also features critical perspectives from the filmmaker and other central figures, including Singletons original screenplay and critical articles and initial movie reviews.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 442 pages
\n Publication date: 12 March 2018
\n Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
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In 1991, Boyz N the Hood emerged as a groundbreaking film text that sparked a crucial national dialogue about American urban life within African American communities, particularly among young urban black males. This film's enduring significance is explored in depth through the interdisciplinary lens of Boyz N the Hood: Shifting Hollywood Terrain. This comprehensive analysis delves into the historical context, cinematic impact, and cultural significance of the iconic film. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the book offers a critical perspective on Boyz N the Hood as a manifestation of the blues. It explores how the film intimates a world beyond the symbolic realm proposed by Singleton, showcasing its fictional stance that ultimately converges with a fundamental truth in the real world. Boyz N the Hood employs a first-person perspective to examine the concept of invisibility, delving into Singleton's subjective narrative to interrogate the validity of this claim. Through this lens, the book provides profound insights into the social realities of invisibility. Moreover, Boyz N the Hood extends beyond the film itself, delving into the filmmaker's cinematic voice and exploring his penchant for incorporating elements of folk tradition and lore into his work. The book also features critical perspectives from the filmmaker and other key figures associated with the production, including a firsthand account of the production's behind-the-scenes journey by Steve Nicolaides, the film's producer. Additionally, the text includes Singletons original screenplay, alongside a collection of critical articles, initial movie reviews, and other relevant materials.

\n Weight: 830g\n
Dimension: 159 x 235 x 34 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781433146374\n
Edition number: New ed\n