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  read more... )oks at the "n" word's history and ever-changing usage -- which runs the gamut from a repugnant slur to a term of endearment. A slate of celebrities and other familiar figures are interviewed, including Quincy Jones, Samuel L. Jackson and Chris Rock.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 26 min.

Directed by: Todd Williams

Release Date: December 31, 2004

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DVD Release Date: January 24, 2006

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  • March 2, 2009
    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.
  • June 1, 2009
    J.lo is a great actress
  • March 10, 2009
    Watchable if I should say
  • March 21, 2008
    I did not really like this movie.
  • December 29, 2007
    a very powerful documentary. everyone should see this film
  • September 30, 2007
    Very interesting and informationary,teachable DVD.R-rated for Language.
  • 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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  • sarcasim1215
    September 3, 2008
    I must check this out one day.
  • carolinajounsion
    September 30, 2007
    R-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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