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    Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

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    Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

    over 16 years ago

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    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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    Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

    Comedy
    Documentary

    2009

    1:44:00
    5.9
    The Comeback Trail

    The Comeback Trail

    over 4 years ago

    1:29:36
    4.4
    The Fanatic

    The Fanatic

    over 5 years ago

    1:47:10
    7.5
    Ghostbusters

    Ghostbusters

    almost 41 years ago

    2:02:48
    8.1
    Joker

    Joker

    over 5 years ago

    2:14:57
    8.0
    Cruella

    Cruella

    almost 4 years ago

    3:12:35
    7.6
    Avatar: The Way of Water

    Avatar: The Way of Water

    over 2 years ago

    2:42:36
    7.4
    Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

    Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

    almost 6 years ago

    2:28:52
    8.4
    Inception

    Inception

    almost 15 years ago

    1:42:43
    7.4
    Lost in Translation

    Lost in Translation

    over 21 years ago

    2:11:01
    7.8
    Knives Out

    Knives Out

    over 5 years ago

    1:52:28
    7.5
    The Age of Adaline

    The Age of Adaline

    about 10 years ago

    1:42:02
    7.3
    RoboCop

    RoboCop

    almost 38 years ago

    2:29:56
    7.5
    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    11 months ago

    2:22:10
    8.7
    The Shawshank Redemption

    The Shawshank Redemption

    over 30 years ago

    2:12:35
    7.9
    Return of the Jedi

    Return of the Jedi

    almost 42 years ago

    2:18:42
    8.2
    Shutter Island

    Shutter Island

    about 15 years ago

    2:22:52
    6.3
    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

    over 5 years ago

    1:53:07
    6.7
    The Longest Yard

    The Longest Yard

    almost 20 years ago

    2:06:54
    7.9
    Her

    Her

    over 11 years ago

    1:41:16
    8.1
    Soul

    Soul

    over 4 years ago

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    Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

    over 16 years ago ...more

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    Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

    over 16 years ago

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    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.

    Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Poster

    Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

    Comedy
    Documentary

    2009

    1:44:00
    5.9
    The Comeback Trail

    The Comeback Trail

    over 4 years ago

    1:29:36
    4.4
    The Fanatic

    The Fanatic

    over 5 years ago

    1:47:10
    7.5
    Ghostbusters

    Ghostbusters

    almost 41 years ago

    2:02:48
    8.1
    Joker

    Joker

    over 5 years ago

    2:14:57
    8.0
    Cruella

    Cruella

    almost 4 years ago

    3:12:35
    7.6
    Avatar: The Way of Water

    Avatar: The Way of Water

    over 2 years ago

    2:42:36
    7.4
    Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

    Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

    almost 6 years ago

    2:28:52
    8.4
    Inception

    Inception

    almost 15 years ago

    1:42:43
    7.4
    Lost in Translation

    Lost in Translation

    over 21 years ago

    2:11:01
    7.8
    Knives Out

    Knives Out

    over 5 years ago

    1:52:28
    7.5
    The Age of Adaline

    The Age of Adaline

    about 10 years ago

    1:42:02
    7.3
    RoboCop

    RoboCop

    almost 38 years ago

    2:29:56
    7.5
    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    11 months ago

    2:22:10
    8.7
    The Shawshank Redemption

    The Shawshank Redemption

    over 30 years ago

    2:12:35
    7.9
    Return of the Jedi

    Return of the Jedi

    almost 42 years ago

    2:18:42
    8.2
    Shutter Island

    Shutter Island

    about 15 years ago

    2:22:52
    6.3
    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

    over 5 years ago

    1:53:07
    6.7
    The Longest Yard

    The Longest Yard

    almost 20 years ago

    2:06:54
    7.9
    Her

    Her

    over 11 years ago

    1:41:16
    8.1
    Soul

    Soul

    over 4 years ago