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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)

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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Kam Williams 26 Apr 2010

A worthwhile walk down Memory Lane as likely to keep you in stitches as appreciating the long line of African-American geniuses who have made it their business to challenge the status quo, but always eliciting lots of laughter in the process.

Charles R 02 May 2012

Awesome documentary on the history of Black comedy. It had me in stitches plus I learned something!

S. James Wegg 17 Feb 2009

A thoughtful history of on-colour humour.

Jai S 17 Aug 2012

An interesting look on parralels between social issues and the comedy of the African American community

Justin M 22 Apr 2010

A real look at the people who make us laugh and their genius. not just a couple punchlines but the men and woman behind the punchlines. Some credit given to some real trailblazers who don't get there props. A wiseman can play a fool. But a fool can't play a wiseman.