Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Directed by Robert Townsend
2009    1h 35m    Not Rated
Comedy, Documentary
7.267%
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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.
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Cast of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
  • Franklyn AjayeSelf
  • Angela BassettNarrator (voice)
  • Bill BellamySelf
  • Todd BoydSelf
  • Jeff ClanaganSelf
  • Bill CosbySelf
  • Stanley CrouchSelf
  • Elijah CummingsSelf
  • Tommy DavidsonSelf
  • Michael Eric DysonSelf
  • Walter FauntroySelf
  • Shang ForbesSelf
  • Marla GibbsSelf
  • Louis Gossett Jr.Self
  • Dick GregorySelf
  • Eddie GriffinSelf
  • Steve HarveySelf
  • D.L. HughleySelf
  • Sheila Jackson LeeSelf
  • Eddie LevertHimself
  • Faizon LoveSelf
  • Kweisi MfumeSelf
  • Kel MitchellSelf
  • Mo'NiqueSelf
  • Paul MooneySelf
  • Garrett MorrisSelf
  • Charlie MurphySelf
  • Niecy Nash-BettsSelf
  • Reynaldo ReySelf
  • Chris RockSelf
  • Sherri ShepherdSelf
  • SommoreSelf
  • Robert TownsendSelf
  • Thea VidaleSelf
  • George WallaceSelf
  • Maxine WatersSelf
  • Damon WayansSelf
  • Keenen Ivory WayansSelf
  • Marlon WayansSelf
  • Shawn WayansSelf
  • Cornel WestSelf
  • Katt WilliamsSelf
  • Andrew YoungSelf
  • Topper CarewSelf
  • Julian BondSelf
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