The Mecca of Comedy
Exploring the rise of African-American comedians and the comedy landscape from the mid-1980s to the present in Washington D.C. and the DMV area.
Exploring the rise of African-American comedians and the comedy landscape from the mid-1980s to the present in Washington D.C. and the DMV area.

Rated 6.4 on TMDB
The house is rockin' and the laughs are rollin' as comedians Steve Harvey (The Steve Harvey Show), D.L. Hughley (The Hughleys), Cedric The Entertainer (The Steve Harvey Show) and Bernie Mac (Life) meet in this riotously comedy summit directed by Spike Lee.

Rated 7.2 on TMDB
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

Rated 6.9 on TMDB
From his onstage tackle to the slap heard round the world, Dave Chappelle lets loose in this freewheeling and unfiltered stand-up comedy special.

Rated 6.6 on TMDB
Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.

Rated 6.3 on TMDB
An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.

Rated 7.4 on TMDB
What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, discuss and debate their craft.


