- The Original Queen of Comedy

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.

Release Date : 2013-04-20

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Whoop/One Ho Productions/Lil' Whoop ProductionsHBO Documentary Films

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : I Got Somethin' to Tell YouMoms Mabley: I Got Somethin' to Tell YouWhoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley