DVD Picks: 'Boyz N The Hood' A new 20th Anniversary Blu-Ray of John Singleton's revolutionary drama is out this week, and Bob Mondello says it's still well worth seeking out. In 1991 Hollywood ...

In 1991, at just 22-years-old, John Singleton made his directorial debut with Boyz N The Hood, a blistering coming-of-age story set against the turmoil of gang warfare in South Central Los Angeles.

Released 20 years ago, 'Boyz N the Hood' became part of a movement of new black cinema. Its tragic coming-of-age story set in South-Central L.A. still resounds.

The real Eazy-E would later tell SPIN magazine that Boyz N the Hood reminded him of a “Monday after school special with cussin’,” adding that Ice Cube was only being used to sell the film. 9.

Boyz in the Hood [Blu-Ray] ... The 20th Anniversary Blu-Ray contains featurettes and commentary from previous DVD versions, but the new stuff, and the treasure of this disc, ...

Boyz n the Hood is writer/director John ... have been ported over from previous special edition DVD ... The film is presented in 1.85:1 widescreen encoded in 1080p/AVC. Sadly, Boyz 'N the Hood ...

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In 1991, at just 22-years-old, John Singleton made his directorial debut with Boyz N The Hood, a blistering coming-of-age story set against the turmoil of gang warfare in South Central Los Angeles.