Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Name: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Director: Robert Townsend
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Released: 2009-01-01T
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd, Jeff Clanagan

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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.

Actor: Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd, Jeff Clanagan, Bill Cosby, Stanley Crouch, Elijah Cummings, Tommy Davidson, Michael Eric Dyson

Director: Robert Townsend

Years: 2009

Country: United States of America

Quality: HD

Production: Codeblack Entertainment

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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