Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
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.
Director
Robert Townsend
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Franklyn Ajaye
Narrator (voice)
Angela Bassett
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Bill Bellamy
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Julian Bond
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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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Tommy Davidson
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Walter Fauntroy
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Shang Forbes
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Marla Gibbs
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Dick Gregory
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Eddie Griffin
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Steve Harvey
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D. L. Hughley
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Eddie Levert
Producer
Angela Northington
Producer
Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton
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Quincy Newell
Executive Producer
Richard Foos
Writer
John Long
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