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.
Quincy Newell
Writer
Robert Townsend
Director
Franklyn Ajaye
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Angela Bassett
Narrator (voice)
Bill Bellamy
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Todd Boyd
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Jeff Clanagan
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Bill Cosby
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Stanley Crouch
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Elijah Cummings
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Tommy Davidson
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American Pie: Revealed60%
Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny70%
Jerry Before Seinfeld68%
An Evening with Kevin Smith74%
Looking for Richard68%
Kevin Hart: Irresponsible67%
This Filthy World76%
Western Stars70%
Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho58%
This Is It74%
Live Aid79%
Adele One Night Only78%
6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park75%
Daft Punk Unchained71%
That's Entertainment!73%
Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts68%
Justin Bieber's Believe69%
The Up in Smoke Tour76%
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert83%
A Plastic Ocean75%
