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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.
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- Robert Townsend
- Documentary
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy è un film di genere Documentario del 2009 diretto da Robert Townsend con Marlon Wayans e Damon Wayans. Durata: 95 min. Paese di...
24 gen 2009 · More congratulatory than insightful, “Why We Laugh” offers an entertaining overview of African-American comedic talent over recent decades.
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.
- Robert Townsend
- Codeblack Entertainment
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.
Why We Laugh features performances, insights and interviews from some of the most celebrated and outspoken comedians of our time, including Dave Chappelle, Whoopi Goldberg, Katt Williams,...
