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 Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
Cast
Franklyn Ajaye
as Self
Angela Bassett
as Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
as Self
Todd Boyd
as Self
Jeff Clanagan
as Self
Bill Cosby
as Self
Stanley Crouch
as Self
Elijah Cummings
as Self
Tommy Davidson
as Self
Michael Eric Dyson
as Self