Sign in with Facebook | Login | Create Account

Find an Event

Search by date range: Next: days

Do you have an event you'd like to have listed?

FILM

Home > FILM > PRH (Project Row Houses) Movie Night: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

PRH (Project Row Houses) Movie Night: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Presented by Project Row Houses at Project Row Houses

April 15, 2011

Event Rating (0 votes)

Bookmark

PRH (Project Row Houses) Movie Night: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Join Project Row Houses for a Movie Night: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009), selected by Artist Martine Syms. Friday, April 15 at 6:30pm.

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...

expand to view more [+]

Join Project Row Houses for a Movie Night: Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009), selected by Artist Martine Syms. Friday, April 15 at 6:30pm.

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.

This event, FREE and OPEN to the public, is being held in conjunction with Future Plan & Program Book Launch. Light snacks will be provided or feel free to bring your own.

Film Length: 90 minutes
Film Rating: Not Rated

collapse [-]

Project Row Houses

2500 Holman
Houston, TX 77004

Full map and directions

Tickets:

Free & open to the public; Snacks provided!

Times:

6:30PM Movie Begins

Location: 2521 Holman St.

Phone: (713) 526-7662

Parking: Free street parking.