Moms Mabley (2013)

A feature documentary about Jackie Moms Mabley an AfricanAmerican standup comic and showbiz pioneer who emerged from the Chitlin Circuit of AfricanAmerican 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 firsttime director Whoopi Goldberg the documentary shows Mableys historical significance and profound influence as a performer vastly ahead of her time