
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.
Release Date: 2009-01-01
Comedy
Documentary
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Casts

Franklyn Ajaye
as Self

Angela Bassett
as Narrator (voice)

Bill Bellamy
as Self

Jeff Clanagan
as Self

Bill Cosby
as Self

Stanley Crouch
as Self

Elijah Cummings
as Self

Tommy Davidson
as Self

Michael Eric Dyson
as Self

Marla Gibbs
as Self