Review of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) by Alex S — 05 Jul 2012

"Humor 'Negro' levado a sério".

This review of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009) was written by Alex S on 05 Jul 2012.

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy has generally received positive reviews.

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