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The Boondocks: The Complete First Season
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396146136
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 70
Label: Sony Pictures
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled),
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
MPN: 14613
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: July 25, 2006
Running Time: 323 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: November 06, 2005
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Editorial Review:
Based on the syndicated comic strip of Aaron MacGruder one of only a few African American cartoonists and arguably the most successful this animated show appeared on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. MacGruder satirizes race relations and contemporary culture in a dry cynical way that pulls no punches and generates a great deal of controversy along the way. The show follows protagonist Huey a 10-year-old revolutionary-in-training and Riley his 8-year-old brother and future gangsta. The boys have been moved from their home on Chicago's South Side to the suburban "boondocks" to live with their grandfather where they get into trouble and comment freely upon the idiosyncracies--to put it mildly--of the white people in whose culture they are now immersed. In season one Huey and Riley debate R. Kelly Huey directs "The Adventures of Black Jesus" for the school Christmas play and Grandad opens up Woodcrest's first soul-food restaurant.System Requirements:Running Time 318 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 043396146136 Manufacturer No: 14613
Based on cartoonist Aaron McGruder's politically charged daily comic strip, The Boondocks brings no-holds-barred social commentary and comedy to the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming, and now, all 15 episodes of the 2005-2006 debut season are available in an uncut and uncensored format in this three-disc set. As with McGruder's strip, the animated version of The Boondocks uses a fish-out-of-water format--10-year-old revolutionary-in-training Huey Freeman (voiced by Regina King), his 8-year-old brother Riley (also King), and their salty Granddad (John Witherspoon) relocate to an upscale suburban neighborhood--to take aim at all manner of cultural issues in both the black and white communities. Targets sighted in these episodes include singer R. Kelly's bedroom shenanigans ("The Trial of R. Kelly"); gangsta rap ("The Story of Gangstalicious," which includes a wicked spoof of the documentary Tupac: Resurrection); Oprah Winfrey (who is almost kidnapped by Riley in "Let's Nab Oprah"); and Martin Luther King, who revives from a coma to be branded a terrorist in "Return of the King," which generated plenty of heat from the Rev. Al Sharpton upon its broadcast. All of the above topics are handled in a decidedly less-than-respectful and occasionally offensive manner, though exactly who will find The Boondocks scandalous and who will find its approach fearless and on the money will depend on the viewer. But there's no arguing that the show is frequently as funny as McGruder's comic. Extras include audio and video commentary by McGruder and the production staff (as well as commentaries by the character Uncle Ruckus, Granddad's thoroughly unhinged friend whose fixation on a White Jesus is tackled in the season closer, "The Passion of Ruckus"), as well as deleted scenes, some unaired Adult Swim promo spots, and a behind-the-scenes featurette that addresses the show's conception and production. --Paul Gaita
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Powerful
This is one of the Greatest shows on Television. It is a comical look at the culture of both white and black people. From the beginning it shows the ignorance on both sides of the spectrum and point out the faults in today's society while still being funny.
However, there are those who think they see through the show to nothing more than a shallow interior and to those people I say get a grip. This show is well written and brilliantly original. The Characters are much deeper than made ... Read More
Rating: - Life lessons for all who view
"I am the stone that the building refused"....is how the series begins and as you watch you will understand this and the opinions and insights of Huey's monologues.
Rating: - Brilliant
Sharp, witty and insightful humour bound up brilliantly in a convenient little package. Stand episodes are:
*ep 5 'A date with the health inspector' (where Samuel L Jackson reprises his classic role of Jules Winnfield from 'Pulp Fiction' in the form of a white man-Gin Rummy with hilarious dialogue
*ep 6 the story of ganstalicious- when we hear the word 'resurrection' i wonder which rapper we immediately think of. And the court scene where they play the song 'play it for the jury' sounds ... Read More
Rating: - That's entertainment
This is one of the Best pieces of entertainment on t.v. period. I love this show it is so so very funny. I love it and everyone involved with bringing it into people's homes and to DVD should be applauded. Thank you very much Mr. McGruder and friends. Matter of fact I am going to purchase a back up copy because it's that necessary. Peace.
Rating: - Even better Uncensored!
After catching this show a few times on Adult Swim, I had to order both seasons just so I could see every episode. An excellent show that has to be seen (just be prepared for a lot of non-P.C. humor). It is really amazing how true a lot of the content of this series really is. This is NOT for anybody who's easily offended.
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