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This is a list of hood films. These films focus on the culture and life of African-Americans , Hispanic-Americans , and, in some cases, Asian-Americans or White Americans who live in segregated, low-income urban communities.
Girlfight is a 2000 American sports drama film written and directed by Karyn Kusama in her feature directorial debut, and stars Michelle Rodriguez in her first film role. The film follows Diana Guzman, a troubled Brooklyn high school student who decides to channel her aggression by training to become a boxer, despite the disapproval of both her father and her prospective trainers, as well as ...
"Man in the Mirror" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. It was written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett , and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones . It was released in January 1988, as the fourth single from Jackson's seventh solo album, Bad (1987).
Has a dream to be a professional dancer. Based on Chris from Boyz n the Hood. Tracey Cherelle Jones as Dashiki, the object of Ashtray's affections. A "hood mother" with seven kids by seven different men. Dashiki's address is 6969 Penetration Avenue. Based on Ronnie from Menace II Society and Justice from Poetic Justice and Brandi from Boyz n ...
Girl Scout was released in South Korea on June 5, 2008, after the postponement of its planned earlier release in April. [5] On its opening weekend it was ranked fifth at the box office, grossing US$855,238 and receiving 163,122 admissions. [6] It eventually grossed US$1,523,142, [1] with total admissions at 249,114. [7]
Darktown Strutters is a 1975 blaxploitation musical comedy film from New World Pictures. [1] Despite having mixed reviews at the time of its release, it has gained cult status over the years with praise from film director Quentin Tarantino. [2]
Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story is a 2004 biographical drama television film directed by Allan Moyle and written by Claudia Salter. [1] It stars Flex Alexander as American pop star Michael Jackson, and follows his rise to fame and subsequent events. [2] The film takes its title from one of Jackson's songs, "Man in the Mirror".
"Girls in the Hood" was met with moderate praise from music critics. Pitchfork gave "Girls in the Hood" the title of "Best New Track", with Sheldon Pearce remarking that the song repurposes the misogynoir of "Boyz-n-the-Hood" "for those it disenfranchised", adding, "It feels like Megan is leading a revolt of the women mistreated in rap songs."