Movie
Where to Watch Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) in the US
- 2009
- Not Rated
- 1h 35m
- 7.2IMDb
We have not confirmed a streaming, rental, or purchase option for Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy in the United States.
We have not confirmed a streaming, rental, or purchase option for this title in this country yet. Availability is rechecked regularly and this page updates as soon as one appears.
Watch similar movies on Amazon Prime Video for free30 Days FreeThen $8.99 / monthStream FreePromotedOpens in a new tab.Some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission. Prices may change. Check the provider for current pricing. Details.
Availability last checked Oct 1, 2026.
Report a wrong listingWhat it's about
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 contexts inform it. We look at minstrels, Stepin Fetchit, "Amos 'n Andy," "Beulah," Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, "The Cosby Show," Chris Rock, Whoopi, "Hollywood Shuffle," entrepreneurship and Black comedy clubs, Robert Harris, urban street culture and "In Living Color," the rise of the Fox network, Def Comedy Jam, and the Original Kings of Comedy. The film asserts Black comedy helps America change.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Writer
- John Long, Quincy Newell
- Starring
- Franklyn Ajaye, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy
Details
- Release date
- Jan 1, 2009
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Where to Watch Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a streaming, rental, or purchase option for Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy in the United States.
- Can I stream Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a subscription, rental, or purchase option for Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy in the United States.
- Can I watch Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy in the United States.
More like Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Other films in the same genres.
