Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
2009, English. Directed by Robert Townsend.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 January 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Quincy Newell
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2009. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy?
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) was directed by Robert Townsend and stars Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy.