Comedy ·Documentary · United States of America · 2009 · 1h 35m

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Director

Cast

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

Crew

Skip Robinson — Editor Agústa Einarsdóttir — Editor Quincy Newell — Writer Angela Northington — Producer Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton — Producer Quincy Newell — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Robert Townsend Director Skip Robinson Editor Agústa Einarsdóttir Editor Quincy Newell Writer Angela Northington Producer Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton Producer Quincy Newell Producer

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