Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)

ComedyDocumentary

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

Release Date: 2009-01-01
Status: Released
Run time: 95 min / 1:35
Production Company : Codeblack Entertainment
Production Country: United States of America

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Crew

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

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