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The Original Queen of Comedy
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.
Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Moms Mabley, Harry Belafonte, Joan Rivers, Sidney Poitier, Kathy Griffin, Bill Cosby, Eddie Murphy
Cinematographer: Jim Wooden
Editor: Maya Mumma
Producers: Whoopi Goldberg, Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Leonardis
Production: One Ho Productions, HBO Documentary Films
