The N Word Summary
Director: Todd Williams, Todd Larkins
Genres: Culture & Society, Language & Literature
Rating:
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 anger and enrage when taken out of its new context. As a variety of celebrities including Quincy_Jones, Russell_Simmons, George_Carlin, Damon_Dash, and Bryant_Gumbel offer their opinions on this polarizing word, the taboo of language is broken to reveal an ever-changing society that is constantly attempting to make sense of a dark past while simultaneously attempting to build a brighter future. Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Great Film Moments:
- In Theaters
- This Week
- Coming Soon
- New on DVD
Browse More Movies:
