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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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8.0/10 • 6

2009-01-01 • 1h 35m

ComedyDocumentary

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
Quincy Newell, John Long
Editors
Quincy Newell, John Long, Skip Robinson

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  1. Franklyn Ajaye

    Franklyn Ajaye

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  2. Angela Bassett

    Angela Bassett

    Narrator (voice)

  3. Bill Bellamy

    Bill Bellamy

    Self

  4. Todd Boyd

    Todd Boyd

    Self

  5. Jeff Clanagan

    Jeff Clanagan

    Self

  6. Bill Cosby

    Bill Cosby

    Self

  7. Stanley Crouch

    Stanley Crouch

    Self

  8. Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings

    Self

  9. Tommy Davidson

    Tommy Davidson

    Self

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Original Language
English
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