Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

The two-part documentary event “Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution” explores the progression of Black comedy and the comedians who have used pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule society’s injustices and to articulate the Black experience in America. The series examines Black comedy through a unique lens, tracing the evolution and social awakening of the courageous comedians who dared to push against the constraints of their time and spoke truth to power.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

First Air Date

June 29, 2022

Last Air Date

June 30, 2022

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

English

Production Companies

A&E Television Networks

Networks

A&E

Part 2: The Contemporaries
S01E02

Part 2: The Contemporaries

Exploring the new breed of Black comedian who surfaced post-Civil Rights and the significant challenges they still faced.

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