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Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley

2013 · 72 min

A warm, affectionate tribute that mixes archival clips with famous admirers reminiscing, informative and gently inspiring rather than gripping.

Directed by
Whoopi Goldberg
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Whoopi Goldberg, Moms Mabley, Harry Belafonte
Tagline
The Original Queen of Comedy
Overview
A feature documentary about Jackie "Moms" Mabley, an African-American stand-up comic and show-biz pioneer who emerged from the Chitlin' Circuit of African-American Vaudeville to become a mainstream star. Once billed as "The Funniest Woman in the World," Mabley pushed the boundaries of comedy by tackling topics such as gender, sex, and racism and performed up until her death in 1975. A true passion project for first-time director Whoopi Goldberg, the documentary shows Mabley's historical significance and profound influence as a performer vastly ahead of her time.

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Directed by
Whoopi Goldberg
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Whoopi Goldberg, Moms Mabley, Harry Belafonte
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    adult
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    • Language mild
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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Starring
    Whoopi Goldberg, Moms Mabley, Harry Belafonte, Joan Rivers, Sidney Poitier, Kathy Griffin, Bill Cosby, Eddie Murphy
    Cinematography
    Jim Wooden
    Runtime
    72 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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