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Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley

Movie"The Original Queen of Comedy"
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Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
NR 1 hr 12 minDocumentary
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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.
StarringWhoopi GoldbergMoms MableyHarry Belafonte
DirectorWhoopi Goldberg

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Whoopi Goldberg, George Schlatter
Production Companies:One Ho Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
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