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The Resource Phunny business. : a black comedy, All Jokes Productions presents a Davies/Brody film ; written by John Davies, Raymond Lambert ; produced by Reid Brody, John Davies, Raymond Lambert ; co-producer, Brian Kallies ; directed by John Davies

Phunny business. : a black comedy, All Jokes Productions presents a Davies/Brody film ; written by John Davies, Raymond Lambert ; produced by Reid Brody, John Davies, Raymond Lambert ; co-producer, Brian Kallies ; directed by John Davies

Label
Phunny business. : a black comedy
Title
Phunny business.
Title remainder
a black comedy
Statement of responsibility
All Jokes Productions presents a Davies/Brody film ; written by John Davies, Raymond Lambert ; produced by Reid Brody, John Davies, Raymond Lambert ; co-producer, Brian Kallies ; directed by John Davies
Title variation
Funny business
Contributor
Cinematographer
Composer
Director
Film editor
Narrator
Performer
Producer
Screenwriter
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
All Jokes Aside was the premier black comedy club in the country. Located in Chicago, the club gave young black comedians early exposure, after which many of them went on to successful careers as entertainers. Phunny Business takes an in-depth look at the club and the man behind the club, showcasing some of the comedians that performed there with performances and interviews
Cataloging source
FX8
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography/editor, Brian Kallies ; original music, Kelly G
Dewey number
792.76
Intended audience
Not rated
PerformerNote
  • Narrated by John Ridley
  • Bill Bellamy, Cedric the Entertainer, Dave Chappelle, Mike Epps, Bernie Mac ... [et al.]
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1965-
  • 1965-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Davies, John
  • Lambert, Raymond C.
  • Brody, Reid.
  • Kallies, Brian.
  • Ridley, John R.
  • Griffin, Kelly
  • Bellamy, Bill
  • Cedric
  • Chappelle, Dave.
  • Epps, Mike.
  • Mac, Bernie.
  • All Jokes Aside (Club)
  • All Jokes Productions
  • Indican Pictures
Runtime
84
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  • Stand-up comedy
  • Comedians
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Label
Phunny business. : a black comedy, All Jokes Productions presents a Davies/Brody film ; written by John Davies, Raymond Lambert ; produced by Reid Brody, John Davies, Raymond Lambert ; co-producer, Brian Kallies ; directed by John Davies
Instantiates
Publication
Note
DVD extras: theatrical trailer; sneak previews; commentary track; bonus interviews with Aries Spears, Cedric The Entertainer, Laura Hayes, & Raymond Lambert
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Configuration of playback channels
stereophonic
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
1387904
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (84 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
825284201314
Other physical details
sound color with black and white segments
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 1387904
  • (OCoLC)813173436
System details
DVD, region 1, NTSC, anamorphic widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Phunny business. : a black comedy, All Jokes Productions presents a Davies/Brody film ; written by John Davies, Raymond Lambert ; produced by Reid Brody, John Davies, Raymond Lambert ; co-producer, Brian Kallies ; directed by John Davies
Publication
Note
DVD extras: theatrical trailer; sneak previews; commentary track; bonus interviews with Aries Spears, Cedric The Entertainer, Laura Hayes, & Raymond Lambert
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Configuration of playback channels
stereophonic
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
1387904
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Widescreen.
Extent
1 videodisc (84 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
825284201314
Other physical details
sound color with black and white segments
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (Sirsi) 1387904
  • (OCoLC)813173436
System details
DVD, region 1, NTSC, anamorphic widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Video recording format
DVD

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