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The N Word

The N Word (2006)

Movie · Released · 86 min · ★ 7.2

Documentary

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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.

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Cast

Chris RockChris RockSelfMorris ChestnutMorris ChestnutSelfBryant GumbelBryant GumbelSelfMichael IrvinMichael IrvinSelfQuincy JonesQuincy JonesSelfWhoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergSelf
Benjamin Chavis MuhammadSelfGeorge CarlinGeorge CarlinSelfRichard PryorRichard PryorSelf (archive footage)Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonSelfBrett RatnerBrett RatnerSelf
Nautica de la CruzSelf
Alvin F. PoussaintSelfRobin D.G. KelleyRobin D.G. KelleySelfWynton MarsalisWynton MarsalisSelf

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