Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Year: 2009

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: English

ComedyDocumentary

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell present a comprehensive, humorous look at African‑American comedy’s history and cultural impact, tracing it from early minstrel shows to modern HBO specials. The documentary blends critic interviews and extensive comedy clips, featuring a roster of black legends such as Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many others.

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