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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

8.0 / 10 200995 min
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.

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8.0 / 10
2009
95 min
Robert Townsend
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
Walter Fauntroy
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Shang Forbes
Shang Forbes
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