Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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.

Main Cast

Franklyn Ajaye

Self

Age : 75 | Popularity : 37%

Angela Bassett

Narrator (voice)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Bill Bellamy

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 41%

Todd Boyd

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 10%

Jeff Clanagan

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 10%

Bill Cosby

Self

Age : 87 | Popularity : 91%

Stanley Crouch

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 6%

Elijah Cummings

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 17%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Robert Townsend
Writing	Writer	John Long Quincy Newell
Editing	Editor	Agústa Einarsdóttir Skip Robinson
Production	Executive Producer	Jeff Clanagan Richard Foos
	Producer	Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton Quincy Newell Angela Northington
	Associate Producer	Dana Riddick
Department	Role	Name

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