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Farewell my filmmaking friend! Your Boyz story and your laser disc commentary inspired me back before I shot my first film. You made me believe I might be able to be like you: heard. Thank you for leading, John. Wish we had one last chance to talk comics again...
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RIP to my dear friend and brother
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Rest In Peace to John Singleton. Here's his first movie Boyz N The Hood. Thank you John for teaching us about gentrification. A great director. Terrible Loss. Gone too soon.
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Cube,John Singleton, 2Pac & Me. Poetic Justice Wrap party which I had a barely noticeable part in that JOHN told me I was to good for,I told him I would do Craft Service on the film.He also told me one day I’ll give you a a great part & he did on Higher Learning.
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“You’re not going to f–ing tell me what my story is.” Watch
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"Either they dont know, dont show, or dont care about whats going on in the hood." ~Doughboy
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#JohnSingleton was a skilled director who spoke of creating stories that will illuminate the humanity of our people,African Americans past & present (Rosewood & Boyz in the Hood). He celebrated the contribution we make to the human diaspora. A true artist, legacy secured. RIP pic.twitter.com/2yZfCDcpaW -
Boyz N the Hood Higher Learning Poetic Justice Baby Boy Four Brothers Shaft Hustle & Flow Rosewood Thank you for all you gave and the messages you spoke to the culture. RIP
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#JohnSingleton was an innovator - he came with drive & a creative vision when people of color didn’t have the same visibility we do now. He will remain a beacon of light in our community, and today we celebrate his legacy. Rest well my friend, we’ve lost one of the good guys. pic.twitter.com/U3FhJkdRhC -
"Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning." Maya Angelou. We celebrate
#JohnSingleton's life and works he created by using the human voice and his vision to impact and challenge our human family. Rest in power. pic.twitter.com/Xq4e7okYjJ -
RIP
#JohnSingleton Oscar-nominated director of 'Boyz N the Hood,' dies following stroke - Chicago Tribune https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-ent-john-singleton-dead-20190429-story.html … -
Thank you for telling our stories when no one else would listen and showing young Black boys and girls that dreams can come true His work changed lives and inspired us all for years to come Rest in heaven John. You'll be missed dearly!
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John, you have been the inspiration for millions. Rest In Peace my brother. We will always speak your name.Love you, Debbie
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As the ancestors welcome you home,
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Light & Love to our beloved brotha John Singleton. Blessings to the family and loved ones. Your visions will continue to live on.
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The #1 problem in the black community is not racial profiling, systemic racism or inequality. It is fatherless children.
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"I learned that no one was going to write the films I wanted to do except for me. No one was going to have the vision to tell the stories that I wanted to tell except for me." Pioneering writer-director
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We will miss you John .. Rest In Love
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