Boyz n the Hood (1991)

Boyz n the Hood is a 1991 American hood film written and directed by John Singleton which follows the lives of four young males living in the hood of South Central, Los Angeles. This film has so much to do with Manhood in so many different angles, from becoming a man in a area of such poverty and having to deal with the crimes of DRUGS, GANGS, ETC . .  

The most important theme is the benefit of a strong father figure on young black males. Of Tré, Ricky, and Doughboy, only Tré's father is present in his everyday life (Ricky and Doughboy, though brothers, have different fathers). He leads a very different life than his two friends because of his father's guidance. His decisions, especially not to partake in the revenge of Ricky's death, happen because of the morals instilled in him. I chose this clip because it shows the effect the gangs in their area has had on them and how it helped them become a MAN. The final scene plays, showing Doughboy crossing the road pouring out the remaining malt liquor from his bottle as a sign of respect for his dead brother, and then disappears on screen. It gives an impression that the War has stopped and an implication of the old boy going and the Man he has become as his body dissapears on screen.