The film '' Rosewood '' ( 1997 ) , Singleton 's historical drama about racial violence , was entered into the 47th Berlin International Film Festival . Both this film and '' Baby Boy '' ( 2001 ) received very positive reviews and helped establish Singleton 's critical reputation . Additionally , his adaptation of '' Shaft '' ( 2000 ) , starring Samuel L. Jackson in the title role , was successful critically and commercially
47th Berlin International Film Festival
47th Berlin International Film Festival
John Singleton