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The N Word

The N Word (2004)

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Release Date: Dec 31, 2004 Wide

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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

Unrated, 1 hr.

Documentary, Television, Special Interest

Jan 26, 2006

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Documentary revolving around the question of whether the N-word is taboo or has been rendered meaningless by overuse?

May 26, 2007 Full Review Source: Upstage Magazine | Comment
Kam Williams
Upstage Magazine

Is it now socially acceptable to utter the N-word in polite company?

January 17, 2007 Comment
Kam Williams
Bean Soup Times
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This is called the N word, but it contains so much language that it should be retitled the F word.

February 22, 2008
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