Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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• Genre(s): Comedy, Documentary
• Language(s): English
• Director(s): Robert Townsend
• Cast(s): Angela Bassett, Franklyn Ajaye, Bill Bellamy, Julian Bond, Bill Cosby See all Cast & Crew

• Duration: 1h 35min
• Award(s): Black Reel 2011 (Nominated) Awards List
• Similar To: Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, Celeste Barber: Fine, thanks
• Story:
  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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