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The Wood is a 1999 comedy-drama-romance film, written by Rick Famuyiwa and Todd Boyd, and directed by Rick Famuyiwa. This film stars Taye Diggs, Omar Epps, and Richard T. Jones.

Plot summary

Roland (Taye Diggs) is an African-American man who is worried about his future, and decides that he needs to "find himself" by reflecting upon his teenage years. He is just hours away from getting married and starting to have second thoughts. He loves his fiancée, yet he can't stop thinking about Tanya (Tamala Jones), an old girlfriend from high school. Roland is socializing with his two best friends (they have been friends since grade school); Mike (Omar Epps) a regular guy, and Slim (Richard T. Jones) who plays professional basketball in Europe. They talk about growing up in Inglewood, California (nicknamed "The Wood") in the 1980s, when Run DMC and Eric B & Rakim were the most popular music artist; and guys would compared who was hotter, Vanity or Apollonia. Just before his wedding, Roland goes to visit Tanya. But, Mike and Slim are determined to find him, and make sure that he follows through with the wedding plans.

Cast

Taye Diggs
— Roland
Omar Epps
— Mike
Richard T. Jones — Slim
Elayn Taylor — Roland's Mother
Sean Nelson — Young Mike
Duane Finley — Young Slim
Trent Cameron — Young Roland
Malinda Williams — Young Alicia
Patricia Belcher — Mrs. Hughes
Tamala Jones
— Tanya
Sanaa Lathan
— Alicia
De'aundre Bonds — Stacey
Cynthia Martells — Mike's Mother
Jascha Washington — Mike's Brother

Awards & nominations

2000 NAACP Image Awards

Outstanding Motion Picture (nominated)

2000 Black Reel Awards

Best Actor (Theatrical) - Sean Nelson
Best Actress (Theatrical) - Malinda Williams
Best Director (Theatrical) - Rick Famuyiwa
Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted (Theatrical) - Rick Famuyiwa & Todd Boyd

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