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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy artwork2009 · KINO/PROWhy We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black ComedyComedy · Documentary
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Comedy · Documentary1h 35mUnited States of America

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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TMDB rating8.0 / 10
TMDB votes6
Reported budgetNot reported
Worldwide revenueNot reported

Who’s in it

Cast & characters

Franklyn Ajaye
Franklyn Ajayeas Self
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassettas Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
Bill Bellamyas Self
Todd Boyd
Todd Boydas Self
Jeff Clanagan
Jeff Clanaganas Self
Bill Cosby
Bill Cosbyas Self
Stanley Crouch
Stanley Crouchas Self
Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummingsas Self
Tommy Davidson
Tommy Davidsonas Self
Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dysonas Self

Creative team

DirectorRobert Townsend
ScreenplayQuincy Newell
ProducersDarryl 'D'Militant' Littleton, Quincy Newell, Angela Northington
StatusReleased

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