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The N Word

  • Documentary

January 16, 2006 (US)

1h 26m

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......

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