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

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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1h 35m

Comedy, Documentary

March 7th, 2010

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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.

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Posters

Cast

Franklyn Ajaye
Self
Angela Bassett
Narrator
Bill Bellamy
Self
Julian Bond
Self
Todd Boyd
Self
Topper Carew
Self
Jeff Clanagan
Self
Bill Cosby
Self
Stanley Crouch
Self
Elijah Cummings
Self
Full cast & crew

Directors

Robert Townsend
Full cast & crew

Producers

Jeff Clanagan
executive producer
Richard Foos
executive producer
Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

John Long
writer
Quincy Newell
writer
Full cast & crew

Taglines

The greatest comedians of all time.

Keywords

social commentary
voice over narration
color in title
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

March 7th, 2010 (Japan) (TV premiere)
January 1st, 2009 (United States of America) (Sundance Film Festival)
January 1st, 2009 (United States of America) theatrical

Alternative Titles

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (original title)
Why We Laugh - Black Comedians on Black Comedy (United States of America)
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (United States of America)

Locations

Los Angeles, California, USA
New York City, New York, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Running Times

95 min

Production Companies

Codeblack Entertainment

Distribution Companies

Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)
Codeblack Entertainment (United States of America)
Codeblack Entertainment (United States of America)

Other Companies

Britto Agency (publicity)
Visual Icon (India) (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Dolby Laboratories (United States of America) (sound mix)

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