New York, NY, (June, 2013) | Dot Com Entertainment and Enigma Filmworks present the new film THE UPTOWN COMEDY CLUB: THE BIRTH OF HIP-HOP COMEDY in celebration of the Uptown Comedy Club’s 25th anniversary next year. This important documentary will highlight the history of this premiere place for black comedians.
In 1989, Kevin and Andre Brown started a movement right in the heart of Harlem: the Uptown Comedy Club. From a hole in the wall to the place to be, the Uptown Comedy Club solidified its place in history as the premier showcase for up and coming black comedic talent.
Currently in production, THE UPTOWN COMEDY CLUB: THE BIRTH OF HIP-HOP COMEDY tells the story of all the comedians who graced the club’s stage. As one of very few places for new black comedians to touch the mic, in the late 80s and 90s, the Uptown Comedy Club experienced country wide acclaim through its very own nationally syndicated television show on Fox 5 in NYC, popularizing jokes such as the famous “Yo Momma” joke that took the 90s by storm.
This documentary will feature interviews with, Tracy Morgan of SNL & NBC’s 30 Rock, JB Smoove of ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, Flex Alexander of UPN’s “One on One”, Jim Breuer of HALF BAKED, Kim Whitley of “Raising Whitley” and “Sparks”, and more comedians yet to be announced.
Interviews, stills, and videos are available upon request. More information will be available here: http://www.uptowncomedyclubdocumentary.com.
Production Contact: Kecia J. Benson | info@enigmafilmworks.com | 347-637-8404
Press and Marketing Contact: Alece Oxendine | alece@brooklyncinematic.com | 347-867-8369
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