Film poster for Boyz n the Hood

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Promotional poster for the film Boys N the Hood. The poster features Morris Chestnut, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Ice Cube. They are around the rear of a convertible. Morris Chestnut is on the far left of the image and is seated within the backseat of the car. In the center of the poster wearing a yellow and black button-up shirt is Cuba Gooding, Jr. He stands with his arms resting behind him on the trunk of the car. To his left is Ice Cube, who is standing with his right leg propped up on the trunk. His arms rest on his right knee. Above the figures in the upper left corner is white text that reads “Once upon a time / in South Central L.A.” Written in red at center right is “BOYZ N THE / HOOD.” Below the title is additional white text that reads “It ain't no fairy tale.

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