Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

A lively, affectionate look back at a comedy scene, full of laughter and talking heads, easy to dip into and hard not to smile through.

Created by

Reginald Hudlin

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Guy Torry, Joe Torry, Snoop Dogg

Overview

In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story of how one man, Guy Torry, moved mountains to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. What started as an experiment in '90s Los Angeles turned into a breeding ground for today's greatest comedians, elevating Black voices to have their turn on the stage.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Race, ambition, found family, identity

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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