Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)
1h 35m · 1 Jan 2009
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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.
| Movie ID | 13621 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Documentary |
| Director | Robert Townsend |
| Main cast | Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd, Jeff Clanagan, Bill Cosby, Stanley Crouch, Elijah Cummings |
| Release date | 1 January 2009 |
| Release year | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 95 min (1h 35m) |
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Codeblack Entertainment |
Director: Robert Townsend
Writers: Quincy Newell
Top cast
Franklyn AjayeSelf
Angela BassettNarrator (voice)
Bill BellamySelf
Todd BoydSelf
Jeff ClanaganSelf
Bill CosbySelf
Stanley CrouchSelf
Elijah CummingsSelf
Tommy DavidsonSelf
Michael Eric DysonSelf
Walter FauntroySelf
Shang ForbesSelf
Marla GibbsSelf
Louis Gossett Jr.Self
Dick GregorySelf
Eddie GriffinSelf
Steve HarveySelf
D.L. HughleySelf
Sheila Jackson LeeSelf
Eddie LevertHimself
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