The Heroes of Black Comedy
Brief Synopsis
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A look at the art of contemporary African-American humor. The program celebrates the most influential contemporary African-American comedians and explores their impact on the world of show business and stand-up comedy. The program features profiles of Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Rock; e
Cast & Crew
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Ninder Billing
Director
George Carlin
Joan Rivers
Chris Rock
Whoopi Goldberg
Don Cheadle
Narrator
Film Details
Also Known As
Heroes of Black Comedy
Genre
Comedy
Documentary
Release Date
2002
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A look at the art of contemporary African-American humor. The program celebrates the most influential contemporary African-American comedians and explores their impact on the world of show business and stand-up comedy. The program features profiles of Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Rock; explores the success of "The Original Kings of Comedy" tour with Cedric "The Entertainer," Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Bernie Mac; and examines the influence of hip hop comedy on pop culture, which begins with Russell Simmons' "Def Comedy Jam" and is epitomized by comedians such as Chris Tucker, Dave Chappelle and Tony Rock.
Director
Ninder Billing
Director
Cast
George Carlin
Joan Rivers
Chris Rock
Whoopi Goldberg
Don Cheadle
Narrator
Bill Maher
Lily Tomlin
Dave Chappelle
Chris Tucker
Jay Leno
Cedric The Entertainer
Bruce Vilanch
Mario Joyner
Kevin Smith
Bernie Mac
Crew
Ninder Billing
Producer
Paul Bruce
Music
Emma Cahusac
Executive Producer
Lisa Charles
Associate Producer
Mark Cherrie
Music
Jeff John
Sound
Nicolas Kent
Executive Producer
Elliot Mccaffrey
Editor
Folsade Oyelleye
Editor
Jeremy Pollard
Director Of Photography
Jayme Roy
Sound
Mark Roy
Sound
Carroll Thompson
Music
David Upshal
Producer
Lou Wallach
Executive Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Heroes of Black Comedy
Genre
Comedy
Documentary
Release Date
2002
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
