2013
6.7 (11 votes)
1h 12m
Official Website
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
One Ho Productions
HBO Documentary Films
HBO Documentary Films
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
The Original Queen of Comedy
Overview
A feature documentary about Jackie "Moms" Mabley, an African-American stand-up comic and show-biz pioneer who emerged from the Chitlin' Circuit of African-American Vaudeville to become a mainstream star. Once billed as "The Funniest Woman in the World," Mabley pushed the boundaries of comedy by tackling topics such as gender, sex, and racism and performed up until her death in 1975. A true passion project for first-time director Whoopi Goldberg, the documentary shows Mabley's historical significance and profound influence as a performer vastly ahead of her time.
Key Crew
Director: Whoopi Goldberg
Producer: Tom Leonardis, Whoopi Goldberg
Director of Photography: Jim Wooden
Top Cast
Videos
Whoopi Presents Moms Mabley (HBO Documentary Films)
