Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
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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.
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Cast
45 people
Franklyn Ajaye
Self
Known for
Deadwood
Convoy
Angela Bassett
Narrator (voice)
Known for
9-1-1
London Has Fallen
Bill Bellamy
Self
Known for
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Any Given Sunday
Todd Boyd
Self
Also in
Unseen + Untold: Scarface
Jeff Clanagan
Self
Also in
Foolish
Bill Cosby
Self
Known for
The Cosby Show
Jack
Stanley Crouch
Self
Also in
Slang Hunters
9/11/03: A Day in the Life of New York
Elijah Cummings
Self
Tommy Davidson
Self
Known for
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
The Proud Family
Michael Eric Dyson
Self
Also in
The Leftovers
Walter Fauntroy
Self
Shang Forbes
Self
Also in
Heroes
Hustlas
Robert Townsend Director · Quincy Newell Writer Skip Robinson Editor
United States release January 1, 2009 · Produced in United States
Production
Codeblack Entertainment
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · January 1, 2009
Theatrical
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