Phunny Business: A Black Comedy
Brief Synopsis
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Chronicles the rise and fall of Chicago's first Black-owned comedy club All Jokes Aside which for a decade was the preeminent showcase in America for black comedies. This unheralded star factory affected American pop culture, giving early exposure and early paychecks to major talent like Steve Harve
Cast & Crew
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John Davies
Director
Reid Brody
Producer
John Davies
Screenplay
John Davies
Producer
Brian Kallies
Editor
Brian Kallies
Cinematographer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 25m
Synopsis
Chronicles the rise and fall of Chicago's first Black-owned comedy club All Jokes Aside which for a decade was the preeminent showcase in America for black comedies. This unheralded star factory affected American pop culture, giving early exposure and early paychecks to major talent like Steve Harvey, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Mo'Nique, Bernie Mac, Bill Bellamy to name a few.
Director
John Davies
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 25m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 2011
Released in United States 2011 (Documentary Feature Competition)
