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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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TMDB 8.016+20091h 35mEnglish
ComedyDocumentary

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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.

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Robert TownsendFrom TMDB credits
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Codeblack Entertainment1 production companies
Release
January 1, 2009Released
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Franklyn Ajaye
Franklyn Ajaye
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Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett
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Bill Bellamy
Bill Bellamy
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Todd Boyd
Todd Boyd
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Jeff Clanagan
Jeff Clanagan
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Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby
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Stanley Crouch
Stanley Crouch
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Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings
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