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John Singleton's Classic Influences

Season 6 Episode 1 | 25m 58sVideo has Closed Captions

John Singleton discusses his process, influences, and inspirations.

John Singleton, the youngest and first African American filmmaker to win an Academy Award® for his work on Boyz in the Hood, discusses his process, influences, and inspirations, from the work of acclaimed playwright August Wilson to pioneering directors Spike Lee and Federico Fellini.

04/15/2016 | Rating NR

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On Story is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS

Support for On Story is provided by the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation and Bogle Family Vineyards. On Story is presented by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.

John Singleton's Classic Influences

Season 6 Episode 1 | 25m 58sVideo has Closed Captions

John Singleton, the youngest and first African American filmmaker to win an Academy Award® for his work on Boyz in the Hood, discusses his process, influences, and inspirations, from the work of acclaimed playwright August Wilson to pioneering directors Spike Lee and Federico Fellini.

04/15/2016 | Rating NR

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