United States / Jan 01, 2009 / NR
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)
Directed by Robert Townsend
1h 35minruntime
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Elijah Cummings | Self |
| Tommy Davidson | Self |
| Michael Eric Dyson | Self |
| Walter Fauntroy | Self |
| Shang Forbes | Self |
| Marla Gibbs | Self |
| Louis Gossett Jr. | Self |
| Dick Gregory | Self |
| Eddie Griffin | Self |
| Steve Harvey | Self |
| D.L. Hughley | Self |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Self |
| Eddie Levert | Himself |
| Faizon Love | Self |
| Kweisi Mfume | Self |
| Kel Mitchell | Self |
| Mo'Nique | Self |
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| Paul Mooney | Self |
| Garrett Morris | Self |
| Charlie Murphy | Self |
| Niecy Nash | Self |
| Reynaldo Rey | Self |
| Chris Rock | Self |
| Sherri Shepherd | Self |
| Sommore | Self |
| Robert Townsend | Self |
| Thea Vidale | Self |
| George Wallace | Self |
| Maxine Waters | Self |
| Damon Wayans | Self |
| Keenen Ivory Wayans | Self |
| Marlon Wayans | Self |
| Shawn Wayans | Self |
| Cornel West | Self |
| Katt Williams | Self |
| Andrew Young | Self |
| Topper Carew | Self |
| Julian Bond | Self |
Genres
ComedyDocumentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Codeblack Entertainment |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 2009 |
| Executive producer | Jeff Clanagan, Richard Foos |
| Production | Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton, Quincy Newell, Angela Northington, Dana Riddick |
| Writer | Quincy Newell |
| Editing | Agústa Einarsdóttir, Skip Robinson |
| Assistant directors | Robert Townsend |
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