Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Plot Summary
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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👥Cast (45)
Franklyn Ajaye
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Angela Bassett
Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
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Todd Boyd
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Jeff Clanagan
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Bill Cosby
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Stanley Crouch
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Elijah Cummings
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Tommy Davidson
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Michael Eric Dyson
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Walter Fauntroy
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Shang Forbes
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🎬Crew
Director
Robert Townsend
Writers
Quincy Newell, John Long
Producers
Angela Northington, Richard Foos, Quincy Newell, Jeff Clanagan, Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton
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