7 Documentaries About Black Women Creatives Who Exemplified Greatness In The Arts
Moms Mabley: I Got Something To Tell You
Watch it on HBO Max.
Moms Mabley is a comedic icon who boldly entered a career in stand-up comedy at a time almost no other Black woman did. Directed by another comedic mastermind Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary demonstrates how Mabley created a pathway into comedy for other Black women. It features interviews with the likes of Eddie Murphy and Kathy Griffin and reveals discovered footage of Mabley, giving a more intimate look into her life off stage.