Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)
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.
Top Cast
Franklyn Ajaye
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Angela Bassett
Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
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Todd Boyd
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Jeff Clanagan
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Bill Cosby
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Stanley Crouch
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Elijah Cummings
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Tommy Davidson
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Michael Eric Dyson
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Walter Fauntroy
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Shang Forbes
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Marla Gibbs
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Louis Gossett Jr.
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Dick Gregory
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Eddie Griffin
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FAQ about Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
What is Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy about?
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…
When was Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy released?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy was released in 2009.
What genres does Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy belong to?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is categorised as Comedy, Documentary.
Who stars in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?
The cast of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy includes Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd, Jeff Clanagan.