Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)
Release Date: 01 January 2009
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.
Runtime: 95 min
Vote Average: 8
Vote Count: 6
Production Companies : Codeblack Entertainment,
Production Countries: United States of America
Budget: $ 0
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Cast
Franklyn Ajaye
Angela Bassett
Bill Bellamy
Todd Boyd
Jeff Clanagan
Bill Cosby
Stanley Crouch
Elijah Cummings
Tommy Davidson
Michael Eric Dyson
Walter Fauntroy
Shang Forbes
Marla Gibbs
Louis Gossett Jr.
Dick Gregory
Eddie Griffin
Steve Harvey
D.L. Hughley
Sheila Jackson Lee
Eddie Levert
Faizon Love
Kweisi Mfume
Kel Mitchell
Mo'Nique
Paul Mooney
Garrett Morris
Charlie Murphy
Niecy Nash-Betts
Reynaldo Rey
Chris Rock
Sherri Shepherd
Sommore
Robert Townsend
Thea Vidale
George Wallace
Maxine Waters
Damon Wayans
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Marlon Wayans
Shawn Wayans
Cornel West
