Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Comedy
Documentary
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.
2009-01-01
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Cast
Director
Robert Townsend
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
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
Faizon Love as Self
Kel Mitchell as Self
Mo'Nique as Self
Paul Mooney as Self
Garrett Morris as Self
Charlie Murphy as Self
Niecy Nash as Self
Reynaldo Rey as Self
Chris Rock as Self
Sherri Shepherd as Self
Sommore as Self
Robert Townsend as Self
George Wallace as Self
Maxine Waters as Self
Damon Wayans as Self
Keenen Ivory Wayans as Self
Marlon Wayans as Self
Shawn Wayans as Self
Cornel West as Self
Katt Williams as Self
Andrew Young as Self
Julian Bond as Self