Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
01/01/2009
2h
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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.
Cast
Franklyn Ajaye
Self
Angela Bassett
Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
Self
Todd Boyd
Self
Jeff Clanagan
Self
Bill Cosby
Self
Stanley Crouch
Self
Elijah Cummings
Self
Tommy Davidson
Self
Michael Eric Dyson
Self
Walter Fauntroy
Self
Shang Forbes
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Marla Gibbs
Self
Louis Gossett Jr.
Self
Dick Gregory
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Eddie Griffin
Self
Steve Harvey
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D.L. Hughley
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Self
Eddie Levert
Himself
Faizon Love
Self
Kweisi Mfume
Self
Kel Mitchell
Self
Mo'Nique
Self
Paul Mooney
Self
Garrett Morris
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Charlie Murphy
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Niecy Nash-Betts
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Reynaldo Rey
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Chris Rock
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Sherri Shepherd
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Sommore
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Robert Townsend
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Thea Vidale
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George Wallace
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Maxine Waters
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Damon Wayans
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Keenen Ivory Wayans
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Marlon Wayans
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Shawn Wayans
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Cornel West
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Katt Williams
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Andrew Young
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Topper Carew
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Julian Bond
Self
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