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Release Year2013
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes11
DirectorWhoopi Goldberg
WritersWhoopi Goldberg
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsWhoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
About 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.
Directed by Whoopi Goldberg, Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley leans on a strong ensemble — Whoopi Goldberg, Moms Mabley, Harry Belafonte — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2013.
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