The N Word

The N Word

Documentary | Jan. 16, 2006

The film explores 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.

The N Word

Documentary | Jan. 16, 2006

The N Word
The film explores 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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers
Original title The N Word
Directors Todd Williams
Writers

Cast

Chris Rock

as Himself

Morris Chestnut

as Himself

Bryant Gumbel

as Himself

Michael Irvin

as Himself

Quincy Jones

as Himself

Whoopi Goldberg

as Herself

George Carlin

as Himself

Richard Pryor

as Himself (archive footage)

Samuel L. Jackson

as Himself

Brett Ratner

as Himself

Nautica de la Cruz

as Herself

Alvin F. Poussaint

as Himself

Robin D.G. Kelley

as Himself

Wynton Marsalis

as Himself