Topper Carew
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Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her best friend Pam and escapades with best friends Tommy and Cole.
Martin

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.
D.C. Cab

Four teen-age New York residents try to raise cash to improve a dilapidated building they brought for a dollar.
The Young Landlords

Mr. T, with the help of a host of friends and special guest performers, attempts to instill good values in children via a series of comedic and musical vignettes, taking place on the beach, at the park and on city streets.
Be Somebody... or Be Somebody's Fool!

Terry is an up and coming comedian, but believes politics will get him the big breaks and more time at the popular Dukie's Comedy Club. Just so happens that Terry is 'sleeping' with Ruby Lynn Sinclair, the wife of club owner Dukie Sinclair. What follows is a night of comedy, romance, comedy, action, comedy, and Terry achieving his initial goal: getting $67 dollars to pay his phone bil
Talkin' Dirty After Dark

Featuring hysterical performance footage and insightful interviews, this affectionate documentary profiles Robin Harris, one of the most respected black comedians of his time whose life was cut short at age 37 by a respiratory problem. Friends and fans such as Bernie Mac, Cedric the Entertainer, Martin Lawrence and Robert Townsend share their memories of the funnyman, who continues to influence young comics.
We Don't Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story
Documentary about the LA hip hop/electro scene in the early 80s.
Breakin' 'n' Enterin'
This film is a view of The New Thing's history and accomplishments in the arts, architecture, concert production, politics and community organization during its lifetime in Washington.
The New Thing: The New Thing Never Died, It Multiplied
On January 29, a rocket delivered a payload to the International Space Station (ISS) that included the film THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE, featuring children's choirs singing "This Little Light of Mine." The ISS will circle the earth 16 times a day for 30 days and broadcast the film back to ThisLittleLightofMineinSpace.com.