The Boondocks (2005– )

Based on the comic strip, Huey and Riley move away from the city and out to the suburbs with their irascible grandfather. Biting socio-political commentary ensues.

Creator:

Aaron McGruder

Stars:

Regina King, John Witherspoon, Cedric Yarbrough

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Regina King	...	Riley Freeman (46 episodes, 2005-2010)
John Witherspoon	...	Robert 'Granddad' Freeman (45 episodes, 2005-2010)
Cedric Yarbrough	...	Tom Dubois (45 episodes, 2005-2010)
Gary Anthony Williams	...	Uncle Ruckus (45 episodes, 2005-2010)
Jill Talley	...	Sarah Dubois (45 episodes, 2005-2010)
Gabby Soleil	...	Jazmine Dubois (45 episodes, 2005-2010)

Storyline

Based on the original comic strip Boondocks, Two young brothers (Huey and Riley) move away from their birth city to live with their irascible grandfather out in the suburbs. With one brother being socially and politically motivated and the younger brother a stereotypical black youth who likes rap music and culture etc Biting socio-political commentary ensues when they meet a whole cast of crazy exaggerated characters set in a mainly white middle upper class neighbourhood.

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Plot Keywords:

rap | hip hop | brother brother relationship | entertainment | based on comic | 

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 November 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Boondocks

Company Credits

Production Co:

Adelaide Productions, Rebel Base, Sony Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ed Wuncler III and Gin Rummy are based on George W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld. Ed wears a medallion that says "W" which is Bush's nickname and "Rummy" is Rumsfeld's nickname.

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Quotes

Riley Freeman: [Repeated line] Nigga, you gay.

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Connections

Referenced in Bro'Town: Sons for the Return Homo (2007)

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Soundtracks

"The Boondocks Theme"
Composed by Aaron McGruder, Derryck Thornton, Asheru
Performed by Asheru

User Reviews

Afrocentric satire par none

Having read and watched both the print and televised versions of the Boondocks I can honestly say, to me it was a diamond in the rough...until now. The antics and sometime semantics of the lead characters Huey, Riley and Grandpa are enough to keep ones funny bone in stitches while at the same time sending a message to the viewer loud and clear. The message is that no matter what color, no matter what creed or race....everyone is F'ed UP! I know the brothas and sistas will be jammin on how Huey is sticking it to the white man and so on, but that is only one side of the equation for the story often shows the illogic and humor of how African Americans view life. A stinging indictment on how the gov't seeks to obstruct and keep down the black man gives way to portrayals of black men stereotyping one another with colorful and racial epithets. The mocking vision of white males acting like black gansta rappers melts into the savage humor of hoes and pimps and black men and gun play. Its the long stretch and cleansing breath of the soul the racial landscape of America has needed for a long time. No one is perfect and this show is unafraid to show that no matter what color or ideology , that you have a bullseye on your back when Huey and Riley come around!