Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)
1h 35m
Running Time
January 1, 2009Release Date
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)
1h 35m
Running Time
January 1, 2009Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Franklyn Ajaye
Self
Angela Bassett
Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
Self
Todd Boyd
Self
Jeff Clanagan
Self / Executive Producer
Bill Cosby
Self
Stanley Crouch
Self
Elijah Cummings
Self
Tommy Davidson
Self
Michael Eric Dyson
Self
Walter Fauntroy
Self
Shang Forbes
Self
Marla Gibbs
Self
Louis Gossett Jr.
Self
Dick Gregory
Self
Eddie Griffin
Self
Steve Harvey
Self
D.L. Hughley
Self
Sheila Jackson Lee
Self
Eddie Levert
Himself
Faizon Love
Self
Kweisi Mfume
Self
Kel Mitchell
Self
Mo'Nique
Self
Paul Mooney
Self
Garrett Morris
Self
Charlie Murphy
Self
Niecy Nash-Betts
Self
Reynaldo Rey
Self
Chris Rock
Self
Sherri Shepherd
Self
Sommore
Self
Robert Townsend
Self / Director
Thea Vidale
Self
George Wallace
Self
Maxine Waters
Self
Damon Wayans
Self
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Self
Marlon Wayans
Self
Shawn Wayans
Self
Cornel West
Self
Katt Williams
Self
Andrew Young
Self
Topper Carew
Self
Julian Bond
Self
Quincy Newell
Writer / Producer
John Long
Writer
Angela Northington
Producer
Dana Riddick
Associate Producer
Agústa Einarsdóttir
Editor
Richard Foos
Executive Producer
Skip Robinson
Editor
Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton
Producer
Details.
Release DateJanuary 1, 2009
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 35m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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Wiki.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a 2009 documentary film based on the book Black Comedians on Black Comedy: How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh, by Darryl J. Littleton.
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