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Distributed by. Codeblack Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment. Running time. 82 minutes. Countries. USA, Japan. Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a 2009 documentary film based on the book Black Comedians on Black Comedy: How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh, by Darryl J. Littleton. [2]
What makes black comedy unique and powerful? How do black comedians use humor to challenge stereotypes and racism? Watch the trailer of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, a documentary ...
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...
In the new documentary, Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, director Townsend comments on the genesis of Hollywood Shuffle saying, "It was born out of a lot of pain." The film is based on the book Black Comedians on Black Comedy: How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh, by Darryl J. Littleton.
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.
Rated: 4/5 • Feb 17, 2009. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Bill Cosby, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Mo'Nique and others are featured in a look at the evolution of black comedy.
Directed by Robert Townsend. 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.
