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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

★ 8.0(6)20091h 35m

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Director: Robert Townsend
Release date: 2009-01-01
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Codeblack Entertainment

About Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a 2009 movie in the Comedy and Documentary genres, directed by Robert Townsend, starring Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett and Bill Bellamy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Franklyn Ajaye

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Angela Bassett

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Bill Bellamy

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Todd Boyd

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Jeff Clanagan

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Bill Cosby

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Stanley Crouch

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Elijah Cummings

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Tommy Davidson

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Michael Eric Dyson

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Walter Fauntroy

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Shang Forbes

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy in Switzerland?+

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy on Netflix?+

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?+

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?+

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy stars Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Todd Boyd and Jeff Clanagan.

When did Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy come out?+

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a 2009 movie directed by Robert Townsend.

What genre is Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?+

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is Comedy and Documentary film.

Who directed Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?+

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy was directed by Robert Townsend.