Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Name: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Released: 2009-01-01
Rating: 8
Cast: Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd, Jeff Clanagan

8.0

2009

1h 35m

Released

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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.

Comedy Documentary

Cast

Production

Codeblack Entertainment

Language

English

About Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) is a comedy and documentary movie produced by Codeblack Entertainment in United States of America. It was directed by Robert Townsend and written by Quincy Newell. On screen you will see Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd and Jeff Clanagan. With a runtime of 1h 35m, the film averages 8.0/10 across 6 TMDB ratings.

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