The Wood (1999) **

Directed by Rick Famuyiwa. With Taye Diggs, Omar Epps and LisaRaye. A groom (Diggs) gets cold feet three hours before his wedding and disappears without a trace. His best buddies track him down, and together, they reminisce about their high-school days. A sweet, charming and wonderful romantic drama set in South Central L.A. (the title refers to Inglewood, just west of Watts).