Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) (2016)
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) presents a dynamic checkerboard of moving image footage featuring African-American actors and singers from across the 20th century: from Jackie “Moms” Mabley to Eartha Kitt, Whoopi Goldberg, Whitney Houston, and several others. The video focuses on their individual voices as they express heartbreaking roles, pointed lyrics, sharp jokes, and strong statements of resistance to the dominant culture. The work is a powerful, and often riotous, reflection on the roles of black women in the United States.
Director: Mickalene Thomas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: October 16, 2016
Cast
- Eartha Kitt - Self / Catwoman (archive footage)
- Millie Jackson - Self (archive footage)
- Mo'Nique - Self (archive footage)
- Moms Mabley - Self (archive footage)
- Wanda Sykes - Self (archive footage)
- Whoopi Goldberg - Self (archive footage)
- Whitney Houston - Self (archive footage)
- Nina Simone - Self (archive footage)
- Josephine Baker - Self (archive footage)
- Adele Givens - Self (archive footage)
Language: Qafar af, English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mickalene Thomas
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) about?
- Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) presents a dynamic checkerboard of moving image footage featuring African-American actors and singers from across the 20th century: from Jackie “Moms” Mabley to Eartha Kitt, Whoopi Goldberg, Whitney Houston, and several others. The video focuses on their individual voices as they express heartbreaking roles, pointed lyrics, sharp jokes, and strong statements of resistance to the dominant culture. The work is a powerful, and often riotous, reflection on the roles of black women in the United States.
- Who directed Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)?
- Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) was directed by Mickalene Thomas.
- Who stars in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)?
- Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) stars Eartha Kitt, Millie Jackson, Mo'Nique, Moms Mabley, Wanda Sykes, Whoopi Goldberg.
- How long is Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)?
- Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)?
- Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) is a Documentary film.