The N Word (2006)

7.2/10 • 86 min • Documentary

Overview

An exploration of the history of the word throughout its inception to present day. Woven into the narrative are poetry, music, and commentary from celebrities about their personal experiences with the word and their viewpoints. Each perspective is unique, as is each experience... some are much more comfortable with the word than others.

Cast

Chris Rock

Morris Chestnut

Bryant Gumbel

Michael Irvin

Quincy Jones

Whoopi Goldberg

George Carlin

Richard Pryor

Self (archive footage)

Samuel L. Jackson

Brett Ratner

Self

Robin D.G. Kelley

Wynton Marsalis

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