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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Jan 1, 2009
1h 35m
★ 8.0

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 Companies

Codeblack Entertainment

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Cast

Franklyn Ajaye

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Franklyn Ajaye

Angela Bassett

Narrator (voice)

Angela Bassett

Bill Bellamy

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Bill Bellamy

Todd Boyd

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Todd Boyd

Jeff Clanagan

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Jeff Clanagan

Bill Cosby

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Bill Cosby

Stanley Crouch

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Stanley Crouch

Elijah Cummings

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Elijah Cummings

Tommy Davidson

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Tommy Davidson

Michael Eric Dyson

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Michael Eric Dyson

Walter Fauntroy

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Walter Fauntroy

Shang Forbes

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Shang Forbes