Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution
It follows the progression of Black comedy through the years, tracing how comedians have used pointed humor to articulate the Black experience in America and expose and challenge society's injustices
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- A&E Studios
- Documentary
It follows the progression of Black comedy through the years, tracing how comedians have used pointed humor to articulate the Black experience in America and expose and challenge society's injustices
Season 1 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Part 1: The Revolutionaries
Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Chronicles how the pioneers of Black comedy turned the stand-up stage into one of the most important platforms for social discourse in America.
Episode 2
Part 2: The Contemporaries
Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Explores the new breed of Black comedian that surfaced after the Civil Rights movement and the significant challenges they still faced.