Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)
2009 · NR · 1h 35m · Comedy, Documentary
Genres: 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.
Director: Robert Townsend
Writers: Quincy Newell
Editor: Agústa Einarsdóttir, Skip Robinson
Cast
Franklyn Ajaye as SelfAngela Bassett as Narrator (voice)Bill Bellamy as SelfTodd Boyd as SelfJeff Clanagan as SelfBill Cosby as SelfStanley Crouch as SelfElijah Cummings as SelfTommy Davidson as SelfMichael Eric Dyson as SelfWalter Fauntroy as SelfShang Forbes as SelfMore like this
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