Hood
“When RJ (Matt Singletary) returns home to Chicago after an 8 year tour in the army, he quickly finds that the streets he once knew are now eerily similar to the war torn villages and deserts of the Middle East.”
Synopsis
When RJ (Matt Singletary) returns home to Chicago after an 8 year tour in the army, he quickly finds that the streets he once knew are now eerily similar to the war torn villages and deserts of the Middle East. His Uncle Richard (Harlem Globe Trotter Curley Boo Johnson), who has taken care of him since he was a little boy, explains the rules of the urban battleground - Don't go out at night, gangs, drugs and money rule these streets, and Trust no one.Is there any way to stop the cycle of violence? To push the gangs out? To save our children?This modern day retelling of the Robin Hood Legend amps up the action and heroism. All while taking a look at what's really wrong in the neighborhoods of Chicago.RJ is an arrow slinging savior of the city. Along with Father Benjamin Tuck (Malik Yoba), Marian (Mahogany Monae), his childhood love who now runs the community center, and his comrades in arms from the army, RJ and his crew are out to stop the drug trade and gangland war that's spread ...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lansu
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Lansu
- Original Title
- Hood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 34th Street Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lansu
Michael Lansu
Patrick Charles
Tucker Maxfield
Brian Edward Binder, Michael Lansu
Department Leadership Roster
Tucker Maxfield
Editor
Michael Lansu
Writer
Michael Lansu
Director
Michael Lansu
Producer
Patrick Charles
Director of Photography
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What is Hood about?
When RJ (Matt Singletary) returns home to Chicago after an 8 year tour in the army, he quickly finds that the streets he once knew are now eerily similar to the war torn villages and deserts of the Middle East. His Uncle Richard (Harlem Globe Trotter Curley Boo Johnson), who has taken care of him since he was a little boy, explains the rules of the urban battleground - Don't go out at night, gangs, drugs and money rule these streets, and Trust no one.Is there any way to stop the cycle of violence? To push the gangs out? To save our children?This modern day retelling of the Robin Hood Legend amps up the action and heroism. All while taking a look at what's really wrong in the neighborhoods of Chicago.RJ is an arrow slinging savior of the city. Along with Father Benjamin Tuck (Malik Yoba), Marian (Mahogany Monae), his childhood love who now runs the community center, and his comrades in arms from the army, RJ and his crew are out to stop the drug trade and gangland war that's spread ...
Who directed Hood?
Hood was directed by Michael Lansu.
Who stars in Hood?
The principal cast of Hood includes Salvatore Covello, Thea Camara, Matt Singletary, Malik Yoba, Curley "Boo" Johnson.
When was Hood released and how long is it?
Hood was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.