The N Word (2006)
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.
Director: Todd Williams
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: January 16, 2006
Cast
- Chris Rock - Self
- Morris Chestnut - Self
- Bryant Gumbel - Self
- Michael Irvin - Self
- Quincy Jones - Self
- Whoopi Goldberg - Self
- Benjamin Chavis Muhammad - Self
- George Carlin - Self
- Richard Pryor - Self (archive footage)
- Samuel L. Jackson - Self
Music: Michael Cohen
Editing: Brad Katz
Production: Trio Film, Taurus Film
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
slang, professor, rapper, comedian, language and communication, strong language, african american man, rappers, social & cultural documentary, african american history, african american studies
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The N Word about?
- 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.
- Who directed The N Word?
- The N Word was directed by Todd Williams.
- Who stars in The N Word?
- The N Word stars Chris Rock, Morris Chestnut, Bryant Gumbel, Michael Irvin, Quincy Jones, Whoopi Goldberg.
- How long is The N Word?
- The N Word has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The N Word?
- The N Word is a Documentary film.
- Where was The N Word produced?
- The N Word was produced in United States of America.