Life in Film: Regina King

See the AABF honoree's career through the years.

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Boyz n the Hood (1991) - After getting her start in the popular 1980s sitcom 227, Regina went on to star in the John Singleton film Boyz n the Hood as Shalika. The movie went on to become of the most most recognized Black films in history.(Photo: Columbia Pictures Corporation)
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Movie Gold - Regina King is set to be honored with the Excellence in the Arts Award at the American Black Film Festival Awards. Her contribution to the film world is hard to go unnoticed, with such a diverse filmography. From Boyz n the Hood to This Christmas, take a look at Regina King's journey.(Photo: John Lamparski/WireImage)

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