Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Directed by Robert Townsend
2009    1h 35m    Not Rated
Comedy, Documentary
7.267%
"Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy" delves into the rich tapestry of African American humor, tracing its journey from minstrel roots to contemporary stages. Through insightful interviews and comedy clips, icons like Chris Rock and Whoopi Goldberg share their unique perspectives on resilience and cultural identity.
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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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