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The N Word (2004)

The N Word (2004)
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The biggest names in show business come together to offer their opinions on one of the most inflammatory words in the English language in filmmaker Todd Williams' revealing and thought-provoking documentary. In its long and complex history, the word "nigger" has gone from a cutting and derogatory racial slur to a term of endearment frequently used by African-American youth culture. Though the word has in a sense been "taken back" by the very people that it targeted, it still has the power to anger and enrage when taken out of its new context. As a variety of celebrities including Quincy Jones, Russell Simmons, George Carlin, Damon Dash, and Bryant Gumbel offer their opinions on this polarizing word, the taboo of language is broken to reveal an ever-changing society that is constantly attempting to make sense of a dark past while simultaneously attempting to build a brighter future. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Todd Larkins, Todd Williams, (more)
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Synopsis of The N Word

The biggest names in show business come together to offer their opinions on one of the most inflammatory words in the English language in filmmaker Todd Williams' revealing and thought-provoking documentary. In its long and complex history, the word "nigger" has gone from a cutting and derogatory racial slur to a term of endearment frequently used by African-American youth culture. Though the word has in a sense been "taken back" by the very people that it targeted, it still has the power to anger and enrage when taken out of its new context. As a variety of celebrities including Quincy Jones, Russell Simmons, George Carlin, Damon Dash, and Bryant Gumbel offer their opinions on this polarizing word, the taboo of language is broken to reveal an ever-changing society that is constantly attempting to make sense of a dark past while simultaneously attempting to build a brighter future. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
85 mins

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Director(s):
Todd Larkins, Todd Williams
Writer(s):
Todd Williams, Todd Larkins
Producer(s):
Helena Echegoyen
Categories:
Documentary
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    Kevin T.

    I think this is an important movie. For me, I am disgusted when I hear people using this word. However, this film explores ALL the uses of this word by both blacks and whites. It is an interesting discussion by many interesting people.

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    PAUL S.

    This is an impressive attempt to anaylze a word that conjures up so much from so many people: Ni'er. It starts off as a documentary, but with the addition of poems, essays and songs, it becomes more drama than science. Nevertheless, the film maker does a good job of showing how the "N" word epitomizes the oppression, ignorance, subjugation and most of all, cast system that was created in the shadow of slavery. Although not trying to give any answers, the film maker leaves you asking questions about yourself, society and the power of semantics. A good pick for every American.

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    Robert M.

    After watching the docu-drama I still cannot understand why people still insist on using the word. I'm an African-American from down south that grew up hearing that word quite often, by both blacks and whites. As I grew older I told myself that I would never call one of my own people by such a negative wowd. You see coming from the South, we African-Americans understand what the word means and we never take it out of context. So this sudden rise in useage from white kids is not a change that I am embracing.

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