Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley (2013)

6.7/10 • 72 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Whoopi Goldberg

Moms Mabley

Self (archive footage)

Harry Belafonte

Joan Rivers

Sidney Poitier

Kathy Griffin

Bill Cosby

Eddie Murphy

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