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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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2009

Comedy

1h 35m

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.

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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. Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy featuring Franklyn Ajaye and Angela Bassett is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. It's a comedy and documentary movie.

Comedy

Documentary

2009

1h35m

US

Director

Robert Townsend

Narrator (voice)

Angela Bassett

Executive Producer

Richard Foos

Writer

John Long

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