Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
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2009-01-01 • 1h 35m
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.
- Directors
- Robert Townsend
- Writters
- John Long, Quincy Newell
- Editors
- John Long, Quincy Newell, Agústa Einarsdóttir
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Visit website2009-01-01 • 1h 35m
8.0/10 • 6
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.
- Directors
- Robert Townsend
- Writters
- John Long, Quincy Newell
- Editors
- John Long, Quincy Newell, Agústa Einarsdóttir
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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
Self
Elijah Cummings
Self
Tommy Davidson
Self
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