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.

Reverend Robert Gibbs is a young, hip pastor who temporarily takes over the helm of a Fundamentalist Baptist church while his predecessor Reverend Matthews recovers from a stroke. While trying to impress Reverend Matthews, Gibbs has to win the approval of his congregation, the Deacon board, and most importantly Reverend Matthews? daughter Divine, who has recently lost her faith in God.

James and his best friend Lisa struggle to stay one step ahead of the law while heading their boosting operation through the clothing racks of LA.

Before he was thanking the Academy, actor-comedian Jamie Foxx was happily hosting this recurring Comedy Central showcase spotlighting some of the hottest urban comics in the business. Filmed live in Atlanta, this edition features sets from Rodney Perry (Johnson Family Vacation), Mike Estime ("Premium Blend"), Shang, Darius Bradford ("P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy"), Leon Rogers (Barbershop) and Tony Roberts (BET's "Comic View").

HBO, BET Comedian/Producer In his 1st Hour Comedy Special. Taped in front of a packed house at the Gerald Lynch theatre, John Jay College Manhattan NYC. With production from Killer Bunny Entertainment, ( Gotham Live AXS TV) Shang Comes home to New York City to get some comedic stuff off his chest & explain why he is so “SHANGRY”. Shang blast topics from race relations, to what is the hold up with the total legalization of weed across the board, police Brutality & women taking over America By WiFi syncing their menstrual cycle & attacking The White House. Shang Continues to play to packed houses internationally & his edgy, under ground non-compromising style is a sure fire winner in his 1st One hour special.

Hustlas is a dark comedy about strife and loss. Take a wild ride with the crew of the L.A. News, a motley crew of door-to-door newspaper salesmen whose lives are forever changed during a scorching summer week in L.A. They lie, cheat, and brawl with each other to win a cash prize for the most newspapers sold. These guys will pull just about any stunt to win - even enlisting the help of a hardcore gangster!

With varying degrees of success, recently divorced friends Dave, Vic and Donny are trying to move on with their lives. Vic feels vilified by his ex-wife's parents, while Donny has a shaky bond with his teen daughter, Emma. Dave, meanwhile, has an enviable problem -- he has more dates than he can handle. As they confront their post-marital challenges, the men take solace in one another's plights.

When Elliot comes to the aid of a beautiful hitchhiker named Andrea while traveling on the open road, he is drawn into a world of drugs and deceit his quiet Middle American background never prepared him for. As a relationship develops between the two loners, Elliot becomes convinced that he can give Andrea a good life that will lift her up from the throes of heroin abuse and criminal activity. Ultimately, it is the deep wounds of his own past that prove to be the greatest obstacle in his quest to save his damaged love.