About Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
- Released on January 01, 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. 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.
Full Cast of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Franklyn Ajaye plays Self
Angela Bassett plays Narrator (voice)
Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16, 1958) is an American actress. Known for her work in film and television since ...
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William Bellamy is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Bellamy first gained national notoriety on HBO's Russell ...
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Jeff Clanagan plays Self
Bill Cosby plays Self
Stanley Crouch plays Self
Elijah Cummings plays Self
Tommy Davidson plays Self
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Michael Eric Dyson is an academic, author, preacher, and radio host. He is Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University.
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Shang Forbes plays Self
Marla Gibbs plays Self
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Louis Gossett Jr. (born May 27, 1936) is an American film and television actor, best known for his role as Gunnery Se...
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Eddie Griffin plays Self
Steve Harvey plays Self
D.L. Hughley plays Self
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Eddie Levert plays Himself
Faizon Love plays Self
Faizon Andre Love was born June 14, 1968. An actor and comedian, he is best known for roles in the films Friday, Elf,...
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Kel Mitchell plays Self
Mo'Nique plays Self
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Garrett Morris plays Self
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Niecy Nash-Betts plays Self
Niecy Nash-Betts (born Carol Denise Ensley; born February 23, 1970), is an American actress, comedian and television ...
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Chris Rock plays Self
Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III (born February 7, 1965) is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television ...
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Sherri Evonne Shepherd (born April 22, 1967) is an American comedienne, actress, and television personality. She is o...
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Robert Townsend plays Self
Thea Vidale plays Self
George Wallace plays Self
Maxine Waters plays Self
Damon Wayans plays Self
Damon Kyle Wayans Sr. (born September 4, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He's best know f...
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Marlon Wayans plays Self
Marlon L. Wayans was born on July 23, 1972 in New York City. He is the brother of Nadia Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen ...
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Katt Williams plays Self
Andrew Young plays Self
Topper Carew plays Self
Julian Bond plays Self
Crew of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
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- Franklyn Ajaye
- Angela Bassett
- Bill Bellamy
- Todd Boyd
- Jeff Clanagan
- Bill Cosby
- Stanley Crouch
- Elijah Cummings
- Tommy Davidson
- Michael Eric Dyson
- Walter Fauntroy
- Shang Forbes
- Marla Gibbs
- Louis Gossett Jr.
- Dick Gregory
- Eddie Griffin
- Steve Harvey
- D.L. Hughley
- Sheila Jackson Lee
- Eddie Levert
- Faizon Love
- Kweisi Mfume
- Kel Mitchell
- Mo'Nique
- Paul Mooney
- Garrett Morris
- Charlie Murphy
- Niecy Nash-Betts
- Reynaldo Rey
- Chris Rock
- Sherri Shepherd
- Sommore
- Robert Townsend
- Thea Vidale
- George Wallace
- Maxine Waters
- Damon Wayans
- Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Marlon Wayans
- Shawn Wayans
- Cornel West
- Katt Williams
- Andrew Young
- Topper Carew
- Julian Bond