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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy: Directed by Robert Townsend. With Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Julian Bond. 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.
3. März 2009 · The film, Why We Laugh, traces the genre's roots from the early days of Mantan Moreland to the modern comedic stylings of Chris Rock. Darryl Littleton wrote the book, Black Comedians on Black Comedy .
24. Jan. 2009 · Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Documentary Production: A Codeblack Entertainment presentation, in association with Townsend Prods., of a Codeblack production. Produced by Robert ...
Based on the book "Black Comedians on Black Comedy," written by Darryl Littleton. Published by Applause Books November 10, 2006. Originally in development as a feature. Aired in USA on Showtime February 4, 2010.
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, Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Robin Harris, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, Redd Foxx and more. Why We Laugh is a must see for every true comedy fan!
Why We Laugh offers great insights on the evolution of Black comedy from the like of Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Cornell West, Franklyn Ajaye, Paul Mooney, and more! The performance clips they edit it are hilarious. Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, all the great! This is a really great watch and it was about time someone address the way Black comedy has affected the Black experience. From ...
The film, directed by Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell, is based on comedian Darryl Littleton's book, "Black Comedians on Black Comedy: How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh." Streaming
