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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

2009Movie1 h 35 minNR

ComedyDocumentary
72
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IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–67%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–67%

Summary

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.

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Cast

24 of 38

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Directed by
Robert Townsend
Written by
Quincy Newell
Produced by
Quincy Newell, Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton, Angela Northington

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Facts

January 1, 2009 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
January 1, 2009
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country