8.0Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy · 2009
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) is a Comedy / Documentary film directed by Robert Townsend, starring Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy.
ComedyDocumentary
8.0Overview
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.
Cast
Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd, Jeff Clanagan, Bill Cosby, Stanley Crouch, Elijah Cummings
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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 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.
When was "Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy" released?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy was released in 2009.
Who stars in "Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy"?
The cast includes Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd.
