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Summary With newly discovered archival footage, photographs, and interviews, the Whoopi Goldberg-directed documentary explores the history and impact of African American comedienne Jackie "Moms" Mabley on current comedians.
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- HBO
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- HBO
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
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Summary With newly discovered archival footage, photographs, and interviews, the Whoopi Goldberg-directed documentary explores the history and impact of African American comedienne Jackie "Moms" Mabley on current comedians.
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Universal Acclaim
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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100% Positive
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0% Mixed
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Whoopi Goldberg presents Moms Mabley is simple but perfect--one of those documentaries that's about what it seems to be about, but is also about something else.
Moms Mabley is a fine appreciation of a remarkable life.
This tribute to the pioneering comic's life and legacy, with TV clips and audio excerpts (enhanced with crude animation) from her many comedy albums hold up surprisingly well. A rich roster of admiring celebrities weighs in.
Goldberg’s interviews reveal Mabley’s influence, but true-to-form, it’s Mabley’s comedy routines that steal the show.
Goldberg’s documentary doesn’t dwell on the what-ifs. It focuses on what a remarkable woman did accomplish, just by making us laugh.
Goldberg whets the appetite for what Mabley can do, but it’s Mabley, not Goldberg-as-director, who delivers.
Interviews with Eddie Murphy, Joan Rivers, Sidney Poitier, Kathy Griffin, Harry Belafonte, Anne Meara, Bill Cosby and others provide ample evidence of Moms' enduring influence. Yet, even if you remember how great she was, you may find yourself wishing there were fewer testimonials and more footage of Moms performing.
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Production Company:
- Whoop/One Ho Productions/Lil' Whoop Productions
Number of seasons: 0 Seasons
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Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 2 Nominations
Black Reel Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Provincetown International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
