Moms Mabley: I Got Somethin' to Tell You

"The Original Queen of Comedy"

Apr 20 2013 Not Rated 1h 12m
Comedy, Documentary

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.

Plot

A look at the work and influence of African-American stand-up comedienne, Moms Mabley.

Written by

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Directed by

Whoopi Goldberg

Cast

Debbie Allen, Kaye Ballard, Harry Belafonte

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Whoop/One Ho Productions/Lil' Whoop Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Featurettes
Fall Documentary Series: Whoopi Presents Moms Mabley (HBO Documentary Films)
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Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
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