The N Word

The N Word

7.2IMDb Score
Released:2006-01-16
Duration:86 min
Director:Todd Williams
Actors:Chris Rock, Morris Chestnut, Bryant Gumbel, Michael Irvin, Quincy Jones
Production:Trio Film, Taurus Film

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.

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