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The N Word

Name: The N Word
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2006-01-16
Cast: Chris Rock, Morris Chestnut, Bryant Gumbel, Michael Irvin, Quincy Jones

2006 | 86 min | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Great for anyone who likes secrets inside secrets and the curious. Nobody is quite who they seem.
The mood: Eye-opening.
The pace: Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 26 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off: Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Todd Williams

Chris RockSelf
Morris ChestnutSelf
Bryant GumbelSelf
Michael IrvinSelf
Quincy JonesSelf
Whoopi GoldbergSelf
Benjamin Chavis MuhammadSelf
George CarlinSelf
Richard PryorSelf (archive footage)
Samuel L. JacksonSelf