{"product_id":"john-singleton-interviews-conversations-with-filmmakers-series-1604731168","title":"John Singleton: Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1604731168\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barboza, Craigh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Singleton (1968-2019) rocketed from obscurity to the top ranks of Hollywood directors in 1991, when he released his debut film Boyz N the Hood. The poignant coming-of-age story, set in the streets of south central Los Angeles, where Singleton grew up amid gang violence and hip-hop music, earned him Oscar nominations for best original screenplay and best directing. Only twenty-three at the time, he was hailed as a wunderkind and compared to the young Orson Welles. Some have credited him with the mainstreaming of hip-hop music and style in cinema.John Singleton: Interviews spans his transformation from USC film school sensation to seasoned director and producer. The collection includes lengthy interviews, in-depth profiles, and up-close glimpses of Singleton filming on location.Since his auspicious debut, Singleton has continued to make gritty, character-driven \"hood movies\" that still speak to a mainstream audience. He has made films in a variety of genres, including romance (Poetic Justice), satire (Baby Boy), action (Shaft, 2 Fast 2 Furious), revenge drama (Four Brothers), and historical drama (Rosewood).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51979189387552,"sku":"NEW1604731168","price":20.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/john-singleton-interviews-conversations-with-filmmakers-series-1604731168","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}