The N Word

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Presents BOTH sides for a change, 2009-06-13
This documentary addresses the inflammatory nature of the n-word, but it also includes interviews with many people who find it an acceptable and loving way to greet a friend. I appreciate the film because it does not attempt to speak for the black community and come down on just one side of the issue. Rather, it educates the viewer on the history of the word and its present usage. br / br /The N-Word is a great film for young people to see, although with clips from Richard Pryor's routines, there is a lot of swearing and some pretty raunchy sexual humor. Frankly, though, the average teen who uses the n-word in daily conversation has heard much worse. Many noteworthy members of the black community weigh in on the issue, including Samuel L Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Russell Simmons, and Chris Rock, as well as several hip-hop personalities, scholars, and social activists. Whites, Asians, and Hispanics are also given a voice. br / br /Whatever your race and view of the n-word, you will have to consider an alternative point of view--and isn't that what a good documentary asks us to do?

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Enlightening, 2007-07-24
Nicely made - Well said - a must for anyone wanting to take context beyond surface value.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

The N Word, 2007-02-21
PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. I URGE YOU DO BUY THIS DVD BECAUSE IT CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT YOU WILL NOT GET ON ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, FOX NEWS OR CNN. THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST DOCUMENTARY EVER MADE ABOUT A WORD THAT EVERYBODY HAS OR WILL USE IN THEIR LIFETIME. IT BREAKS DOWN IT DETAIL THE ORIGIN OF THE WORD AND WHY WE STILL USE IT TODAY. THE BEST COMMENT IN THE ENTIRE MOVIE IS WHEN SAMUEL L. JACKSON SAYS "THE FIRST THING PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ME IS THAT I'M A NIGGA"!!!!!!!!!!!!!THE REST IS HISTORY. PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD PLEASE EDUCATION YOURSELF ABOUT THIS WORD BEFORE YOU USE IT.