Tag: Drama Films About the Hood

The Hood Films subgenre often focuses on the culture and life of African-Americans and Hispanic Americans living in urban communities. The subgenre also evolved to include urban areas outside of the U.S. (i.e. The UK). Themes of this subgenre often focus on gangs, racism, drugs, struggle to escape poverty and coming-of-age tragedies and inspiration in the neighborhood.

Examples of Hood Films from this collection include New Jack City (1991), Boyz n the Hood (1991), American Me (1992) and 8 Mile (2002). This is the ultimate list of the best Hood subgenre films.