Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
95 mins
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.
Todd Boyd
Self
Walter Fauntroy
Self
Shang Forbes
Self
Eddie Levert
Himself
Kweisi Mfume
Self
Thea Vidale
Self
Topper Carew
Self
Quincy Newell
Writer
Angela Northington
Producer
Dana Riddick
Associate Producer
Agústa Einarsdóttir
Editor
Richard Foos
Executive Producer
Skip Robinson
Editor
Quincy Newell
Producer
Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton
Producer