USA,
2009, 95 min
Directed by:
Robert TownsendScreenplay:
Quincy NewellCast:
Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Topper Carew, Bill Cosby, Tommy Davidson, Dick Gregory, Eddie Griffin, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Faizon Love, Kel Mitchell, Mo'Nique, Charlie Murphy, Reynaldo Rey (more)Plots(1)
Why We Laugh features performances, insights and interviews from some of the most celebrated and outspoken comedians of our time, including Dave Chappelle, Whoopi Goldberg, Katt Williams, Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Robin Harris, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, Redd Foxx and more. (official distributor synopsis)
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Franklyn Ajaye
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Paul Mooney
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