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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy poster

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

200995 min★8.0 (6 votes)
ComedyDocumentary

Overview

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.

Original Language:EN

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Cast

Franklyn Ajaye

Franklyn Ajaye

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Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Narrator (voice)

Bill Bellamy

Bill Bellamy

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Todd Boyd

Todd Boyd

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Jeff Clanagan

Jeff Clanagan

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Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby

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Stanley Crouch

Stanley Crouch

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Elijah Cummings

Elijah Cummings

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Tommy Davidson

Tommy Davidson

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Michael Eric Dyson

Michael Eric Dyson

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Walter Fauntroy

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Shang Forbes

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