Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
20091h 35m8.0
Comedy, Documentary
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genre
- Comedy
- Certificate
- NR
- Origin
- United States of America
About
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Writing
- Quincy Newell
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jan 1, 2009
- Studio
- Codeblack Entertainment
Cast
Franklyn Ajaye
Self
Angela Bassett
Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
Self
Todd Boyd
Self
Jeff Clanagan
Self
Bill Cosby
Self
Stanley Crouch
Self
Elijah Cummings
Self
Tommy Davidson
Self
Michael Eric Dyson
Self
Walter Fauntroy
Self
Shang Forbes
Self
Marla Gibbs
Self
Louis Gossett Jr.
Self
Dick Gregory
Self
Eddie Griffin
Self
Steve Harvey
Self
D.L. Hughley
Self
Sheila Jackson Lee
Self
Eddie Levert
Himself
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