Watch Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) Official Trailer
7.2 / 10 IMDb January 1, 2009 1h 35m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 35m
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Genre
Comedy, Documentary
Status
Released
Rated
Not Rated
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Awards
1 nomination
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Cast
Franklyn Ajaye
as Self
Angela Bassett
as Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
as Self
Todd Boyd
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
No photo
Walter Fauntroy
as Self
No photo
Shang Forbes
as Self
Marla Gibbs
as Self
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Self
Dick Gregory
as Self
Eddie Griffin
as Self
Steve Harvey
as Self
D.L. Hughley
as Self
No photo
Sheila Jackson Lee
as Self
No photo
Eddie Levert
as Himself
Production Companies
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