The Boondocks
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The Boondocks is an animated comedy series based on creator Aaron McGruder's controversial newspaper comic strip.
The series is produced by Rebel Base and Sony Pictures Digital. It premiered on [adult swim] in November 2005.
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Plot
Robert "Granddad" Freeman moves his two grandsons, ten-year-old black revolutionary Huey and eight-year-old gangsta Riley from Chicago's south side to the peaceful and predominantly white suburbs of Woodcrest. The Freemans individually adapt to the sudden change of atmosphere and all its eccentricities in stories which lampoon specific aspects of black culture and race relations.
The opening theme is performed by hip-hop artist Asheru.
History
The show has proved just as controversial as its comic strip origin, primarily for its persistent use of the word "n*gga" (even by a revived Martin Luther King in one episode, which was publicly denounced by Rev. Al Sharpton), which McGruder has defended for its common use in most African-American communities. Also, the episode "The Trial of R. Kelly" originally included a scene where civil rights icon Rosa Parks appears as a protester and is struck by a flying piece of chicken which was removed shortly after her death.
In January 2006, the series was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Main Cast
- Regina King as Huey and Riley Freeman
- John Witherspoon as Robert "Granddad" Freeman
- Cedric Yarbrough as Tom Dubois
- Gary Anthony Williams as Uncle Ruckus
- Jill Talley as Sarah Dubois
- Gabby Soleil as Jazmine Dubois
Episodes
See under The Boondocks: list of episodes.
