Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (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.
Director: Robert Townsend
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Angela Bassett Narrator (voice) |
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Bill Bellamy Self |
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Todd Boyd Self |
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Jeff Clanagan Self |
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Bill Cosby Self |
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Stanley Crouch Self |
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Elijah Cummings Self |
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Tommy Davidson Self |
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Michael Eric Dyson Self |
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Walter Fauntroy Self |
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Shang Forbes Self |
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Marla Gibbs Self |
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Louis Gossett Jr. Self |
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Dick Gregory Self |
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Eddie Griffin Self |
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Steve Harvey Self |
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D.L. Hughley Self |
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Sheila Jackson Lee Self |
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Eddie Levert Himself |
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Faizon Love Self |
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Kweisi Mfume Self |
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Kel Mitchell Self |
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Mo'Nique Self |
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Paul Mooney Self |
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Garrett Morris Self |
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Charlie Murphy Self |
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Niecy Nash Self |
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Reynaldo Rey Self |
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Chris Rock Self |
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Sherri Shepherd Self |
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Sommore Self |
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Robert Townsend Self |
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Thea Vidale Self |
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George Wallace Self |
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Maxine Waters Self |
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Damon Wayans Self |
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Keenen Ivory Wayans Self |
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Marlon Wayans Self |
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Shawn Wayans Self |
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Cornel West Self |
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Katt Williams Self |
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Andrew Young Self |
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Topper Carew Self |
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Julian Bond Self |
Production | Richard Foos | Executive Producer |
Writing | John Long | Writer |
Editing | Skip Robinson | Editor |
Directing | Robert Townsend | Director |
Production | Jeff Clanagan | Executive Producer |
Production | Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton | Producer |
Production | Quincy Newell | Producer |
Writing | Quincy Newell | Writer |
Editing | Agústa Einarsdóttir | Editor |
Production | Angela Northington | Producer |
Production | Dana Riddick | Associate Producer |