"Boyz n the Hood" (1991) is a brilliant and classic hood film that really became a trendsetter for Black films throughout the 90s. Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, Nia Long, Regina King, Tyra Ferrell, and Regi Green. This film sent a strong message on many issues the Black youth in urban areas were dealing with. At some point afterwards, the message was lost, and the gangster image became a cool thing to portray. The success of this film c