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Drama
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The Gentrification Speech

from Boyz n the Hood

Written by John Singleton

Boyz n the Hood

Furious Styles stands before a group of residents in Compton to explain the systemic forces of gentrification and the deliberate destruction of Black communities. He challenges the neighborhood to recognize how they are being manipulated into self-destruction and calls for communal respect and ownership.

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FURIOUS: It's called gentrification. It's what happens when the property values of a certain area are brought down. They bring the property value down so they can buy the land at a lower price. Then they move all the people out, raise the property value and sell it at a profit. What they couldn't do

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CharactersFurious Styles
Duration2 min
Age Range35-45
GenderMale
GenreDrama
PeriodContemporary
Formatmonologue
SourceBoyz n the Hood
Tonepowerful
AccentGeneral American
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, self tape, general practice
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