I had to see this documentary in college and I recommend it. It's an important film about different opinions on whether the word should be used or not.
Chris Rock, Damon Dash, Donald Bogle
It's one of the English language's most inflammatory pejoratives and has lingered like a smoldering fire in America's collective consciousness for more than 100 years. This illuminating documentary lo...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 24, 2006
Stats: 41 reviews
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September 30, 2007
Very interesting and informationary,teachable DVD.R-rated for Language.
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August 24, 2007
Some great footage- but there's not a strong narrative structure. It feels like random clips strung together on the same theme.
Some progression would greatly help.
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September 30, 2007R-rated for the use of the word'nigger'. Consider this a documovie. Not for immature audiences,or kids under age 15.Color.About 90 minutes.Can be bought via Columbia House,a DVD club online. http://www.columbiahouse.com .If your shy of strong language;this DVD is not for you. Enlightening.2004.Not animated.
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