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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a 2009 documentary film based on the book Black Comedians on Black Comedy: How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh, by Darryl J. Littleton. Plot
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy. Bill Cosby, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Mo'Nique and others are featured in a look at the evolution of black comedy.
An off-screen narration, four dozen talking heads, and clips of performances tell a chronological story about Black comedy: who has made us laugh since 1901, what is the nature of their humor, and what social and political contexts inform it.
Jan 1, 2009 · 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.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a 2009 documentary film based on the book Black Comedians on Black Comedy: How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh, by Darryl J. Littleton.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2010) - Turner Classic Movies. 1h 35m2010. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A celebration of the cultural influence and social impact black comedy has wielded over the past 400 years. Cast & Crew. Read More. Robert Townsend. Director. Bill Cosby. Stanley Crouch.
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.
