Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black... So Was Cleopatra (2007)
Overview
Few comedians can stir up controversy like the legendary Paul Mooney -- writer for Richard Pryor, creator of In Living Color's Homey the Clown and featured guest on Chappelle's Show. With his characteristic brutal honesty, Mooney passionately and hysterically charges into the electrified currents of racial tension. In this magnificent standup performance at Hollywood's Laugh Factory, Mooney earns a standing ovation with his relentless no-holds-barred observations on black history, stereotypes and prejudices, living in White America, celebrity divas and much, much more!
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.515 |
Directed By
Bart Phillips
TOP CAST
Paul Mooney
Self
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