The N Word

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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.

Cast: Chris Rock, Morris Chestnut, Bryant Gumbel, Michael Irvin, Quincy Jones, more

Director: Todd Williams

Genres: Documentary

Cast

Chris Rock

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Morris Chestnut

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Bryant Gumbel

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Michael Irvin

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Quincy Jones

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Whoopi Goldberg

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Benjamin Chavis Muhammad

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George Carlin

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Richard Pryor

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Samuel L. Jackson

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Brett Ratner

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Nautica de la Cruz

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Alvin F. Poussaint

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Robin D.G. Kelley

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Wynton Marsalis

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