Review of Bamboozled (2000) by James C — 24 Mar 2008

Spike Lee makes a strong point about the problems in oppressed groups "reclaiming" oppressive language.

This review of Bamboozled (2000) was written by James C on 24 Mar 2008.

Bamboozled has generally received positive reviews.

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