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Baby Boy (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: John Singleton
Writer: John Singleton
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Columbia Pictures, New Deal Productions
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: antagonistic, bootlegger, condom, convicted felon, domestic violence, ex-con, fatherhood, fistfight, gunfight, hostile, intolerance, los angeles, california, passive aggression, physical abuse, selfishness, single parent, south central los angeles, stepfather, thief, vindictive, womanizer
Story
Baby Boy follows Jody, a 20-year-old African-American man living in South Central Los Angeles. Jody is a jobless, immature individual who has fathered two children with two different women, Yvette and Peanut, but still lives with his own mother. The story begins as Jody struggles to face the responsibilities of adulthood and parenthood. Throughout the film, he navigates his complex relationships with his partners, his mother, and his children. However, Jody's chaotic lifestyle and refusal to grow up cause friction and tension in his life.
Summary
Baby Boy is a 2001 drama directed by John Singleton, set against the backdrop of South Central Los Angeles. The film explores the tumultuous life of its protagonist, Jody, who embodies the challenges faced by many young men in similar environments. Baby Boy delves into themes of fatherhood, responsibility, and the struggle to break free from cycles of poverty and dysfunctional family dynamics. Although plot details are scarce in the provided sources, the movie is known for its raw portrayal of Jody's journey towards maturity.
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