Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution (2022)

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The two-part documentary event Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution explores the progression of Black comedy and the comedians who have used pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule society's injustices and to articulate the Black experience in America. The series examines Black comedy through a unique lens, tracing the evolution and social awakening of the courageous comedians who dared to push against the constraints of their time and spoke truth to power.
 

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday, Friday at 21:00 (120 min)

Last Episode

Part 2: The Contemporaries
Season 1Episode 2120 min

Part 2: The Contemporaries

Explores the new breed of Black comedian that surfaced after the Civil Rights movement and the significant challenges they still faced. Starting in the 1980s, some black comedians like Eddie Murphy enjoyed unprecedented success while many of them still remained on the sidelines. Working outside of the mainstream, Spike Lee, Robert Townsend, Kenan Ivory Wayans, and Whoopi Goldberg created new opportunities for more socially-relevant work to emerge. Political upheaval in the 21st century mobilized Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and a diverse cast of young black comedians like never before, giving them a much more prominent role in American society.

Jun 30, 2022

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Part 2: The ContemporariesJun 30, 2022
S01E01Part 1: The RevolutionariesJun 29, 2022
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