Film
duologue
Drama
2 Characters

A Real Man Takes Care of His Children

from Boyz n the Hood

Written by John Singleton

Boyz n the Hood

Furious Styles takes his young son Tre fishing and imparts essential life lessons about respect, responsibility, and the true meaning of manhood in a challenging environment.

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FURIOUS: Always remember this: any fool with a dick can make a baby but only a real man can take care of his children.

TRE: (Nods in agreement)

FURIOUS: When your mother was pregnant with you I was seventeen. All my friends were dropping out of school, hanging out in front the liquor store getting d

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CharactersFurious, Tre
Duration3 min
Age Range35-45
GenderMale
GenreDrama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceBoyz n the Hood
Tonepowerful
AccentAfrican American Vernacular English
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, self tape, general practice
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