Why we laugh : black comedians on black comedy / Codeblack Entertainment in association with Townsend Entertainment presents a Codeblack Entertainment production ; producers, Robert Townsend, Angela Northington, Quincy Newell ; written by Quincy Newell, John Long ; directed by Robert Townsend.
Edition:
Widescreen edition.
Publisher:
Codeblack Entertainment :
Copyright Date:
2009, 2010
Description:
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Based on the book by Darryl Littleton. Special features: Extended interviews with Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Sherri Shepherd, Katt Williams & Steve Harvey. Cornel West, Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Whoopi Goldberg, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, Sherri Shepherd, Katt Williams, Steve Harvey, Mo'Nique, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, Richard Pryor, Dick Gregory, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy.
Contents:
Opening credits -- Expression and inspiration -- Minstrel era -- Mani stream in America -- Redd Foxx & Dick Gregory -- 1970/1980 comedy TV shows -- Chris Rock & Whoopi Goldberg -- Urban culture on TV -- Kings of comedy -- Taking responsibility -- Dignity does matter -- End credits.
Summary:
Celebrates African-American comedians and their cultural influence on American society. Includes performances, interviews, and insights from some of the most celebrated and outspoken comedians of all time.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.