Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Name: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Released: 2009-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Rating: 8

About Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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…

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

Franklyn Ajaye appears as Self, Angela Bassett as Narrator (voice), Bill Bellamy as Self, and Todd Boyd as Self. It runs 95 minutes and was released in January 2009.

The screenplay is by Quincy Newell. Produced by Codeblack Entertainment.

It carries a NR rating.