Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 2009-01-01
Runtime: 95 minutes
Director: Robert Townsend
Top Cast
- Franklyn Ajaye as Self
- Angela Bassett as Narrator (voice)
- Bill Bellamy as Self
- Todd Boyd as Self
- Jeff Clanagan as Self
- Bill Cosby as Self
- Stanley Crouch as Self
- Elijah Cummings as Self
- Tommy Davidson as Self
- Michael Eric Dyson as Self
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