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Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)

Plot: 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
Release Date: Sunday, October 16 2016
7 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Eartha KittEartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt would have been no older than
81 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self / Catwoman (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 17 1927 –
Thu, Dec 25 2008
Portrait of Millie JacksonMillie Jackson
Millie Jackson was
>> in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Mo'NiqueMo'Nique
Mo'Nique was
48 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 11 1967
Portrait of Moms MableyMoms Mabley
Moms Mabley would have been no older than
81 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Mar 19 1894 –
Fri, May 23 1975
Portrait of Wanda SykesWanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes was
52 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 07 1964
Portrait of Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg was
60 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 13 1955
Portrait of Whitney HoustonWhitney Houston
Whitney Houston would have been no older than
48 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 09 1963 –
Sat, Feb 11 2012
Portrait of Nina SimoneNina Simone
Nina Simone would have been no older than
70 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 21 1933 –
Mon, Apr 21 2003
Portrait of Josephine BakerJosephine Baker
Josephine Baker would have been no older than
68 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jun 03 1906 –
Sat, Apr 12 1975
Portrait of Adele GivensAdele Givens
Adele Givens was
56 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 01 1960
Portrait of Pam GrierPam Grier
Pam Grier was
67 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, May 26 1949
Portrait of Donna SummerDonna Summer
Donna Summer would have been no older than
63 in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1948 –
Thu, May 17 2012

Crew

Portrait of Mickalene ThomasMickalene Thomas
Mickalene Thomas was
>> in Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
as 'Director'
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