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

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

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