Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Name: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Director: Robert Townsend
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Released: 2009-01-01
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd, Jeff Clanagan

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2009 · 95 min · NR · Comedy · Documentary · TMDB 8.0/10

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.

Directed by Robert Townsend

Cast

Franklyn Ajaye — Self
Angela Bassett — Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy — Self
Todd Boyd — Self
Jeff Clanagan — Self