Release Date

01 Jan, 2009

Runtime

01:35: (HH:MM)

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.

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Actors

Franklyn Ajaye

Angela Bassett

Bill Bellamy

Todd Boyd

Jeff Clanagan

Bill Cosby

Stanley Crouch

Elijah Cummings

Tommy Davidson

Michael Eric Dyson

Walter Fauntroy

Shang Forbes

Marla Gibbs

Louis Gossett Jr.

Dick Gregory

Eddie Griffin

Steve Harvey

D.L. Hughley

Sheila Jackson Lee

Eddie Levert

Faizon Love

Crew

Quincy Newell

John Long

Robert Townsend

Angela Northington

Dana Riddick

Agústa Einarsdóttir

Richard Foos

Skip Robinson

Quincy Newell

Jeff Clanagan

Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton