Released:
2009-01-01

Overview:
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.

Director:
Robert Townsend

Runtime:
1h 35min

Genre:
Comedy, Documentary

• Cast:
• 
  Franklyn Ajaye
  as
  Self
• 
  Angela Bassett
  as
  Narrator (voice)
• 
  Bill Bellamy
  as
  Self
• 
  Todd Boyd
  as
  Self
• 
  Jeff Clanagan
  as
  Self