Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

An off-screen narration, four dozen talking heads, and clips of performances tell a chronological story about Black comedy: who has made us laugh since 1901, what is the nature of their humor, and what social and political context...

Director

Robert Townsend

Writer

John Long, Quincy Newell

Released

1 Jan 2009

Country

United States

Awards

1 nomination