The Life of Singleton: From Boyz N the Hood to Snowfall

The Life of Singleton will be the definitive account of film icon John Singleton’s life and times.

John Singleton remains the youngest Oscar nominee for Best Director. He was just 24 years old. He was also the first Black person nominated for Best Director. Even with these early accolades, he went on to have a thirty year career packed with classics. From Poetic Justice with Janet Jackson and Tupac to the Fast and Furious franchise all the way out to Snowfall, which continues to educate and entertain after his death.

Featuring groundbreaking interviews and sharp reporting, Singleton will take readers behind the scenes of the filmmaker's works and will also tackle his controversies with original reporting and analysis. From the chaotic Simi Valley set of Poetic Justice to his clashes with producer Scott Rudin while filming Shaft—it’s all fair game.