Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2009

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Codeblack Entertainment

Cast

Elijah Cummings,Thea Vidale,Katt Williams,Damon Wayans,Keenen Ivory Wayans,Cornel West,George Wallace,Sherri Shepherd,Andrew Young,Todd Boydand 35 more

Director

Robert Townsend

Writer

Quincy Newell

Producer

Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton,Jeff Clanagan,Angela Northington,Richard Foos,Quincy Newell

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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