Self
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
Director
Featuring hysterical performance footage and insightful interviews, this affectionate documentary profiles Robin Harris, one of the most respected black comedians of his time whose life was cut short at age 37 by a respiratory problem. Friends and fans such as Bernie Mac, Cedric the Entertainer, Martin Lawrence and Robert Townsend share their memories of the funnyman, who continues to influence young comics.
Screenplay
Terry is an up and coming comedian, but believes politics will get him the big breaks and more time at the popular Dukie's Comedy Club. Just so happens that Terry is 'sleeping' with Ruby Lynn Sinclair, the wife of club owner Dukie Sinclair. What follows is a night of comedy, romance, comedy, action, comedy, and Terry achieving his initial goal: getting $67 dollars to pay his phone bil
Director
Terry is an up and coming comedian, but believes politics will get him the big breaks and more time at the popular Dukie's Comedy Club. Just so happens that Terry is 'sleeping' with Ruby Lynn Sinclair, the wife of club owner Dukie Sinclair. What follows is a night of comedy, romance, comedy, action, comedy, and Terry achieving his initial goal: getting $67 dollars to pay his phone bil
Producer
O jovem Albert (Adam Baldwin) chega a uma nova cidade com um sonho, possuir sua própria companhia de taxi, mas para tanto começa a trabalhar em uma companhia decadente de propriedade do já desestimulado Harold (Max Gail), que possui sua empresa em franca decadência com funcionários desmotivados. Mas Albert fará de tudo para mudar essa situação.
Writer
O jovem Albert (Adam Baldwin) chega a uma nova cidade com um sonho, possuir sua própria companhia de taxi, mas para tanto começa a trabalhar em uma companhia decadente de propriedade do já desestimulado Harold (Max Gail), que possui sua empresa em franca decadência com funcionários desmotivados. Mas Albert fará de tudo para mudar essa situação.
Director
Documentary about the LA hip hop/electro scene in the early 80s.
