The N Word - Divided We Stand

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Starring: Richard Pryor, Dick Gregory, Paul Mooney, Todd Boyd, Samuel L. Jackson
Director: Todd Williams (VI)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, HiFi Sound, Surround Sound, THX, Widescreen, NTSC
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Urban Works
Theatrical Release Date: Dec 01, 2008
DVD Release Date: Jan 16, 2006
Run Time: 85 minutes
ASIN: B000BF0DBK
UPC: 634991264525
Sales Rank: 25515

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Editorial Review from Description:

Easily the most inflammatory, shocking and historic word in the English language, the N word has smoldered in the American psyche for over a century. It has morphed from a source of hate, degradation and embarrassment to a term of endearment used amongst the many races of young people. But is that OK? Surf the web or eavesdrop in the lunchroom and you will find the N word is alive. Has overuse removed its horrific origins; has it lost its power to insult and enrage? Given the word?s continually shifting use, The N Word is a brave and bold confrontation of the taboo, exploring the history and relevance of the word and the social status within and between races. The N Word ignites the conversation. Let the debate begin!

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

Sociology Tool, 2008-04-03
I saw this in my Social Problems class, when we were discussing race and ethnicity. The use of "nigger" was used an excessive amount of time, surely to get the point across, however I just found it annoying. A bit long, but informational and midley entertaining. I would recommend renting this on NetFlixs rather than purchasing the movie. Good for a college classroom because it leads to good conversation among students.

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GOOD IDEA, 2008-02-07
Good idea to hear people trying to justify this vile term. It's a shame that so many just don't get it. There can never be anything positive about this word. And one of the subjects, after doing all he can to make the term seem harmless, has to admit that if a white person called him that he would feel some kind of way. In the words of Spike Lee 'WAKE UP!'

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

MUST SEE, 2007-07-26
This DVD really puts things into perspective. It is not for or against the use of the word, but a commentary among many african americans from all backgrounds that use it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

a must watch, 2006-04-26
this is the kind of film that will have a healthy discussion on the usuage of the word. it goes back through the history of time in the findingsusage of the word through the yearshow it was used.Richard Pryor truly made it Powerful,but also he himself upon going on a trip to Africa den-nounced it.it never went away,but it got re-namedbrought back.it has different meanings to different people depends on who you talk to.this film will have you talkingthen you have to make up your mind where you stand on the use of the word. but this is the kind of film that is a must see for all people to me.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

Reflections on The N Word-Divided We Stand , 2006-03-14
The film immediately bought me into a new and unique way to look at the profound and divisive effects of just one word. The film helped me to experience a set of painful feelings that I had previously not shared. The broad number of people saying the N word in such various context was a very creative way to help outsiders become insiders to the feelings caused by that word. Congratulations to the writer and director!