Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Movie 2009-01-01 1h 35m Comedy Documentary
★ 8.0 / 10 · 6 votes

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.

Status
Released
Studio
Codeblack Entertainment
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Director
Robert Townsend
Cast
Franklyn Ajaye Franklyn Ajaye Self Angela Bassett Angela Bassett Narrator (voice) Bill Bellamy Bill Bellamy Self Todd Boyd Todd Boyd Self
Jeff Clanagan Jeff Clanagan Self
Bill Cosby Bill Cosby Self Stanley Crouch Stanley Crouch Self
Elijah Cummings Elijah Cummings Self
Tommy Davidson Tommy Davidson Self Michael Eric Dyson Michael Eric Dyson Self
Walter Fauntroy Walter Fauntroy Self
Shang Forbes Shang Forbes Self
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