Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) is a comedy drama, directed by Robert Townsend. It stars Franklyn Ajaye and Angela Bassett. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 8/10.
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What Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Is About
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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What is Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy about?
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.
Where can I watch Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?
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How long is Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).
When did Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy come out?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy was released in 2009.
Who directed Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy was directed by Robert Townsend.
Who stars in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy stars Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd.
What is Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy's rating?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 8.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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