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The Boondocks (2005)

TV Series  -  TV_MA 20 min  -  Animation | Comedy | Drama
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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
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Cast

Series cast summary:
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Riley Freeman (46 episodes, 2005-2010)
John Witherspoon ...
Robert 'Granddad' Freeman (42 episodes, 2005-2010)
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Storyline

Based on the original comic strip Boondocks, Two young brothers (Huey and Riley) move away from there 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. Written by Anonymous  

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Rap | Political Satire | Anime | Race Relations | Politics  | See more »

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Animation | Comedy | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Boondocks See more »

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Trivia

The word "Boondocks" derives from the Tagalog word "bundok" which means "mountain". The word came into American use after the Philippine-American War when returning military personnel used the term. It became a slang word for suburban or rural areas. See more »

Quotes

Huey Freeman: Excuse me. Everyone, I have a brief announcement to make. Jesus was black, Ronald Reagan was the devil, and the government is lying about 9-11. Thank you for your time and good night.
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Connections

Referenced in "The Nostalgia Critic: Baby Geniuses (#4.13)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Judoflip"
Composed by Aaron McGruder, Derryck Thornton, Asheru
Performed by Asheru See more »