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The N Word |  | Directors: Todd Williams, Todd Larkins
Actors: LeVar Burton, George Carlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Dick Gregory, Bryant Gumbel
Studio: Medialink Ent Llc
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 52721
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 85 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: MLEDV109
UPC: 893024001227
EAN: 0893024001227
ASIN: B000KN9FA8
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: January 16, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | An in-depth look at one of the most inflammatory words in English language. It couples history, personal accounts and candid debates about the origins ad contemporary use of the N word. This program discusses the historical roots of the term as well as examines current use in popular culture, asking if the reappropriation of the N-word by many youth white and black, hip-hop inspired youth has stri |
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Product Description
Studio: E1 Entertainment Release Date: 02/13/2007 Run time: 90 minutes
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| Customer Reviews:
 Presents BOTH sides for a change June 13, 2009
hessa (Boston, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This documentary addresses the inflammatory nature of the n-word, but it also includes interviews with many people who find it an acceptable and loving way to greet a friend. I appreciate the film because it does not attempt to speak for the black community and come down on just one side of the issue. Rather, it educates the viewer on the history of the word and its present usage.
The N-Word is a great film for young people to see, although with clips from Richard Pryor's routines, there is a lot of swearing and some pretty raunchy sexual humor. Frankly, though, the average teen who uses the n-word in daily conversation has heard much worse. Many noteworthy members of the black community weigh in on the issue, including Samuel L Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Russell Simmons, and Chris Rock, as well as several hip-hop personalities, scholars, and social activists. Whites, Asians, and Hispanics are also given a voice.
Whatever your race and view of the n-word, you will have to consider an alternative point of view--and isn't that what a good documentary asks us to do?
Enlightening July 24, 2007
B. Stephens (South Texas)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Nicely made - Well said - a must for anyone wanting to take context beyond surface value.
 The N Word February 21, 2007
D. Gaines
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. I URGE YOU DO BUY THIS DVD BECAUSE IT CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT YOU WILL NOT GET ON ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, FOX NEWS OR CNN. THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST DOCUMENTARY EVER MADE ABOUT A WORD THAT EVERYBODY HAS OR WILL USE IN THEIR LIFETIME. IT BREAKS DOWN IT DETAIL THE ORIGIN OF THE WORD AND WHY WE STILL USE IT TODAY. THE BEST COMMENT IN THE ENTIRE MOVIE IS WHEN SAMUEL L. JACKSON SAYS "THE FIRST THING PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ME IS THAT I'M A NIGGA"!!!!!!!!!!!!!THE REST IS HISTORY. PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD PLEASE EDUCATION YOURSELF ABOUT THIS WORD BEFORE YOU USE IT.
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