Various Rappers, Celebrities Featured In 'THE N-WORD' Documentary
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Russell Simmons, Chuck D., Quincy Jones, Whoopi Goldberg and other celebrities share their personal experiences surrounding the word.
The 85 minute documentary is executive produced by best-selling author Nelson George, produced by Helena Echegoyen and was written and directed by Todd Larkins.
“It’s a word that’s been seared into the American psyche,” Larkins said. “It’s used to insult, enrage, demean, and oddly enough endear. It was a subject that begged for deeper examination.”
The documentary examines the generational differences regarding the usage of the word.
Opinions differ in the documentary. For instance, Quincy Jones believes the word shouldn’t be used at all, while Russell Simmons states that the word has evolved into a non-racial term of endearment.
“The N-Word” hits stores nationwide on Jan. 24 via UrbanWorks Entertainment.
