Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley

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.

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  Whoopi Goldberg

  Self
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  Moms Mabley

  Self (archive footage)
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  Harry Belafonte

  Self
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  Joan Rivers

  Self
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  Sidney Poitier

  Self
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  Kathy Griffin

  Self
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  Bill Cosby

  Self
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  Eddie Murphy

  Self