DescriptionF**K explores how this one syllable word has completely permeated the English language, yet is still widely held to be obscene. Through film and television clips, original animation, and the insight of scholars, linguists, comedians, actors, and writers including Pat Boone, Drew Carey, Billy Connolly, Janeane Garofolo, Ron Jeremy, Miss Manners, Bill Maher, Alanis Morrisette, Kevin Smith, the late Hunter S. Thompson and many more, F**K examines the colorful history of its namesake. Even people who do ''it'' for a living are interviewed, as we discover what it is about this word that both unites and divides English speaking people.
What Others Say
brilliant!
A fascinating exploration of obscenities, the F word in particular, by comedians, linguist, writers, and other "in the know." The movie examines the word's influences through the ages and it's march through the 20th century, including its use by George W. Bush in relation to Saddam and in other instances. This movie is brilliant, particularly, when it traces the use of the word in all areas of our lives. It's a must see!
Excellent Documentary
Very thorough examination of America's favorite word. The DVD exhanced my use of the word which I didn't think possible!
Bleeping Good
Freedom of speech is remarkably still an issue in this country and will remain so for the forseeable future. The makers of the documentary 'F**K' point out that if their work were to be shown on network television and accrued fines for its more than 800 usages of the F-word, $165 000 000 could disappear into the coffers of the FCC! 'F**K' offers a balanced look at an ancient word, people who are both pro (Ice-T) and con (Pat Boone). A search for the word's origins explores the common misconception that the F-word is derived from an acronym (for unlawful carnal knowledge; fornication under command of king). The OED states that f**k could be derived from the old French 'fuchre' to poke, or prod. Pat Boone provides some unintended levity when ... Read More
the power of a word
The focus of this documentary is utterly admirable--90 minutes examining a single word of the English language. And why not? Certainly, words have histories, and they evolve over time in their usages and halos of meaning. And this word, certainly, carries with it a lot of baggage, since it seems to be one of the most outlawed or undesired of words among certain circles. Hence, making it a word that could very much make a worthwhile 90+ minute focus.
And there is a grand array of personalities here--from comedians to musicians to pornstars to pundits. Ice-T offering ideas along with Sam Donaldson and Tera Patrick. There does seem to be a bit of a bend or skew behind this film, with its almost flippant appearances of f*ck in the ... Read More
Great F**king Documentary!
A terrifically entertaining documentary, F**K explores and exploits the granddaddy of all swear words in nearby every respect possible. While being unabashedly foul-mouthed, this documentary examines the sides of both the offenders and the offended, the histories and the myths, and the politics and hypocricies of the F-Word.
With tremendously funny animation from Bill Plympton, hilarious and well-juxtaposed interviews, and a subversive tone too pointed to miss, F**K is a truly original, on-target piece of work that demands to be f**king seen.
