2009
8.0 (6 votes)
1h 35m
Genres
Comedy
Documentary
Production Companies
Codeblack Entertainment
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
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.
Key Crew
Writer: John Long, Quincy Newell
Director: Robert Townsend
Producer: Angela Northington, Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton, Quincy Newell
Top Cast
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
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Elijah Cummings
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