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John Singleton, 1968 — 2019 Francois Durand / Getty Images
JOHN DANIEL SINGLETON
John Singleton, (January 6, 1968 — April 29, 2019)
Known as the youngest person ever nominated for a Best Director Oscar ("Boyz N The Hood" 1991) The director, producer and sometimes actor will be missed.
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“Boyz N The Hood” (1991 Columbia Pictures)  Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, Hudhail Al-Amir, Laurence Fishburne.  Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple iTunes Store.
  • John Singleton’s directorial debut was nothing short of an American masterpiece. Featuring stand-out performances from Cuba Gooding Jr, Ice Cube and Morris Chestnut and earning Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.  John Singleton remains the youngest person ever to be nominated for Best Director. In 2002, “Boyz N The Hood” was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.  This film is a must see for all.
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“Higher Learning” (1995 Columbia Pictures) Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly, Ice Cube, Jason Wiles, Laurence Fishburne, Regina King, Tyra Banks. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple iTunes Store. 
  • While Columbus University is a fictitious college set in Southern California, “Higher Learning” is an eye-opening look at the lives of young students from different backgrounds attending their first year of college.  Excellent performance from Laurence Fishburne and Ice Cube.
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​“2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003 Universal Pictures) Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, Devon Aoki, and Ludacris (Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges).   Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple iTunes Store. 
  • The first sequel in “The Fast and the Furious” franchise.  With even more action than the first film, 2 Fast 2 Furious grossed over $230 million worldwide. The films' success solidified a future for the “Fast and Furious” films assuring fans a long run (Fast & Furious 9 is expected to be released summer of 2020).
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