Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009): Cast
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy is a 2009 comedy documentary starring Robert Townsend, Chris Rock and Bill Cosby. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Genres
- Comedy , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Codeblack Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy About?
The premise of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy without spoilers.
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell present a comprehensive, humorous look at African‑American comedy’s history and cultural impact, tracing it from early minstrel shows to modern HBO specials. The documentary blends critic interviews and extensive comedy clips, featuring a roster of black legends such as Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many others.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- dark comedy
- talking heads
- minstrel
- black american
- concert footage
- black stereotype
- blackface
- reference to amos and andy
- comedian
- movie comedian
- comedienne
- aspiring comedian
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- historical event
- social commentary
- black director
- black filmmaker
- political commentary
- racism reference
- reference to bill cosby
- movie reference
- tv show
- television star
- movie star
- comedy club
- n word
- 1960s
- 1990s
- 1980s
- 1970s
- race relations
- black white relations
- reference to richard pryor
- reference to martin luther king jr.
- urban setting
- language
- f word
- laughter
- archive footage
- voice over narration
- racial stereotype
- stereotype
- african american
- stand up comedy
- repetition in title
- color in title
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Cast & Characters
Robert Townsend leads the cast, with Chris Rock and Bill Cosby.
- Robert Townsend as themselves
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Chris Rock as themselves - Bill Cosby as themselves
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Louis Gossett Jr. as themselves
Also Starring in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
· 41 more- Angela Bassett Narrator (voice)
- Eddie Griffin Themselves
- Marlon Wayans Themselves
- George Wallace Themselves
- Katt Williams Themselves
- Mo'Nique Themselves
- Damon Wayans Themselves
- Sherri Shepherd Themselves
- Franklyn Ajaye Themselves
- Garrett Morris Themselves
- Charlie Murphy Themselves
- Faizon Love Themselves
- Tommy Davidson Themselves
- Bill Bellamy Themselves
- Marla Gibbs Themselves
- D.L. Hughley Themselves
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- Dick Gregory Themselves
- Paul Mooney Themselves
- Andrew Young Themselves
- Kel Mitchell Themselves
- Cornel West Themselves
- Steve Harvey Themselves
- Niecy Nash-Betts Themselves
- Reynaldo Rey Themselves
- Keenen Ivory Wayans Themselves
- Shawn Wayans Themselves
- Thea Vidale Themselves
- Michael Eric Dyson Themselves
- Todd Boyd Themselves
- Maxine Waters Themselves
- Julian Bond Themselves
- Sommore Themselves
- Stanley Crouch Themselves
- Walter Fauntroy Themselves
- Elijah Cummings Themselves
- Topper Carew Themselves
- Shang Forbes Themselves
- Eddie Levert Themselves
- Sheila Jackson Lee Themselves
- Jeff Clanagan Themselves
- Kweisi Mfume Themselves
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Why We Laugh - Black Comedians on Black Comedy” and “למה אנחנו צוחקים: קומיקאים שחורים על קומדיה שחורה”.
- Also known as
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- Why We Laugh - Black Comedians on Black Comedy
- למה אנחנו צוחקים: קומיקאים שחורים על קומדיה שחורה
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy released?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy was released in 2009.
Who is in the cast of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy stars Robert Townsend, Chris Rock and Bill Cosby, among 45 credited actors.
Does Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy have a post-credit scene?
No. Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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