Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

Season 1

It follows the progression of Black comedy through the years, tracing how comedians have used pointed humor to articulate the Black experience in America and expose and challenge society's injustices

Where to Watch Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution • Season 1

2 Episodes

Part 1: The Revolutionaries
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Part 1: The RevolutionariesHow the pioneers of Black comedy turned the standup stage into one of the most important platforms for social discourse in America.
Part 2: The Contemporaries
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Part 2: The ContemporariesExploring the new breed of Black comedian who surfaced post-Civil Rights and the significant challenges they still faced.