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.
Writing
Poetry and music woven into historical excavation.
Direction
Todd Williams lets voices clash without forced resolution.
Director
Todd Williams
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during peak 'hip-hop academia' era when universities first started teaching courses on the word itself.
Quincy Jones's segment reportedly filmed separately after other talent refused to share screen time—a tension the final cut never acknowledges.
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