The entire film depicted the gritty and violent scene of South Central L.A. during a time of drugs, sex and gangs. From the beginning of the film Trey has a problem with violence and is sent to live with his father who resides in South Central Los Angeles. The beginning of the film also introduces the idea that African-Americans shouldn't kill other African-Americans, this theme is carried throughout the movie as the main characters try to decide between right and wrong. Trey's father offers him advice that stays with Trey throughout the film, advice that touched upon race relations, being a man and doing the right thing. The entire film revolves around the themes of violence and right and wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire film and thought that it nicely highlighted the racial inequalities that were taking place during this time.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Boyz n the Hood directed by John Singleton
The film Boyz n the Hood was directed by John Singleton and released in 1991 as a part of the beginning Hood film genre. The film follows the main characters, Trey, Chris, Dough-boy and Ricky during the mid 1980's until the early 1990's and takes place in South Central Los Angeles. The film follows the boys and the different paths their lives each take. Trey is the only boy lucky enough to make it out of their South Central neighborhood while both Dough-boy and Ricky are murdered by local gang members.
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Stephanie, those themes of racial solidarity, being a man, and doing the right thing are important, as you say.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting how Trey had such a problem with violence at the beginning of the film, and yet was the only one as you said to make it out of the hood. He also chose not to participate in gang violence, and this was most likely because of the lessons he learned from his father.
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