Basic Info
Release: January 01, 2009
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: ⭐ 8.0/10 (6 votes)
Status: Released
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
2009
95 min
⭐ 8.0/10
6 votes
Overview
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.
Genres
Comedy
Documentary
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Franklyn Ajaye
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Angela Bassett
Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
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Todd Boyd
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Jeff Clanagan
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Bill Cosby
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Stanley Crouch
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Elijah Cummings
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Tommy Davidson
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Michael Eric Dyson
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Walter Fauntroy
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Shang Forbes
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Crew
Robert Townsend
Director
John Long
Writer
Quincy Newell
Writer
Jeff Clanagan
Executive Producer
Richard Foos
Executive Producer
Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton
Producer
Quincy Newell
Producer
Angela Northington
Producer
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