# The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)

> Spike Lee captures four major Black comedians turning race, relationships, age, and everyday life into a raucous live comedy celebration.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13967

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Comedy, Documentary
- Director: Spike Lee
- Cast: Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0236388/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, energetic, comedy night, group viewing

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- [Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/10742)
- [Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/365082)

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