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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
8.0Documentary20091h 35min
ComedyDocumentary
Synopsis & Context
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.
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
- Release
- January 1, 2009
- Screen Time
- 1h 35min
- Rating
- NR
- Direction
- Robert Townsend
- Original Language
- English
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Production Status
- Released
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