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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:franchise
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:addresses
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family dynamics
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gptkbp:audience
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gptkb:R
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:American_Comedy_Awards
gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award_for_Outstanding_Comedy_Series
gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award_for_Outstanding_Comedy_Special
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:Kings_of_Comedy_Tour
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gptkbp:box_office
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$38 million
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Matthew_Libatique
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gptkbp:contains
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cultural references
humorous anecdotes
stand-up routines
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Positive reviews
generally positive
positive reviews
Positive reviews from critics
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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African American comedy
celebration of Black culture
increased visibility for Black comedians
inspired a generation of comedians
Influenced stand-up comedy films
Significant impact on African American comedy
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Celebration of African American comedy
Pioneering film for African American comedians
highlighted issues in the Black community
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gptkbp:depicts
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African American culture
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Spike_Lee
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Spike_Lee
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gptkbp:discusses
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everyday life
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:Sam_Pollard
gptkb:Dawn_D._Mc_Clure
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gptkbp:editing
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gptkb:Barney_Pilling
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gptkbp:editor
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gptkb:Barney_P._Cohen
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gptkbp:examines
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gender roles
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gptkbp:explores
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race relations
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:D._L._Hughley
gptkb:Bernie_Mac
gptkb:Cedric_the_Entertainer
gptkb:Steve_Harvey
improvisation
stand-up comedy
live audience
celebrity guests
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gptkbp:features_comedy_style
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gptkb:satire
gptkb:storytelling
observational humor
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gptkbp:features_song
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various artists
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkb:Atlanta,_Georgia
gptkb:Charlotte,_North_Carolina
gptkb:Houston,_Texas
Various locations in the United States
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_Original_Kings_of_Comedy:_The_Tour
gptkb:The_Original_Kings_of_Comedy:_20_Years_Later
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gptkbp:follows
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gptkb:The_Original_Kings_of_Comedy_Tour
gptkb:Kings_of_Comedy_Tour
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:comedy
gptkb:documentary
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gptkbp:has_cameo
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various celebrities
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gptkbp:has_influenced
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comedy festivals
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gptkbp:highlights
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social issues
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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DVD release in 2001
Blu-ray release in 2010
Blu-ray release on March 25, 2014
DVD release on November 5, 2002
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Original Kings of Comedy
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gptkbp:includes
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audience interaction
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Comedy_Central_Presents
Comedy films
stand-up comedy
comedians
Comedy clubs
Comedy festivals
comedy films
comedy specials
comedy film genre
Television comedy shows
future comedy tours
Comedy Central specials
African American representation in media
television comedy specials
Stand-up comedy style
Subsequent comedy tours
Netflix comedy specials
comedians of the 2000s
Stand-up comedy format in films
Subsequent comedy specials
Black comedy films
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Def_Comedy_Jam
stand-up comedy traditions
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:The_Kings_of_Comedy_Tour
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gptkbp:inspired
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gptkb:television_special
gptkb:The_Kings_of_Comedy_Tour
gptkb:The_Kings_of_Comedy_Show
gptkb:The_Original_Kings_of_Comedy:_The_Tour
live performances
The Original Kings of Comedy: 20 Years Later special
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gptkbp:is_available_on
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gptkb:streaming_platforms
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gptkbp:is_considered
|
a classic comedy film
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Kings_of_Comedy_franchise
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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gptkb:American_Film_Institute
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:language_spoken
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gptkb:D._L._Hughley
gptkb:Bernie_Mac
gptkb:Cedric_the_Entertainer
gptkb:Steve_Harvey
Helped launch careers of featured comedians
four prominent Black comedians
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gptkbp:legacy
|
Considered a classic in comedy films
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gptkbp:music
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gptkb:The_Roots
gptkb:George_S._Clinton
gptkb:David_Foster
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:David_Foster
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gptkbp:narrative_style
|
documentary-style
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gptkbp:notable_appearance
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gptkb:The_Apollo_Theater
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gptkbp:notable_awards
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gptkb:American_Comedy_Award_for_Funniest_Male_Stand-Up_Comic
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gptkbp:notable_event
|
Live performances recorded for the film
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gptkbp:notable_guest
|
gptkb:De_Ray_Davis
gptkb:Gabrielle_Union
gptkb:Wanda_Sykes
gptkb:Chris_Tucker
gptkb:Rickey_Smiley
gptkb:Bill_Bellamy
gptkb:Dwayne_Perkins
gptkb:Tony_Roberts
gptkb:Paul_Mooney
gptkb:Gary_Owen
gptkb:Ava_Du_Vernay
gptkb:Janelle_Monáe
gptkb:Kerry_H._Washington
gptkb:Luenell
gptkb:Lupita_Nyong'o
gptkb:Viola_Ann_Davis
gptkb:Michael_Colyar
gptkb:Danielle_Brooks
gptkb:Keke_Palmer
gptkb:Kirk_Franklin
gptkb:Kym_Whitley
gptkb:Michael_Blackson
gptkb:Sabrina_Carpenter
gptkb:David_Chappell
gptkb:Maya_Rudolph
gptkb:Taraji_P._Henson
gptkb:Tiffany_Haddish
gptkb:Zoe_Saldana
gptkb:Kevin_Hart
gptkb:Tessa_Thompson
gptkb:Katt_Williams
gptkb:Angela_Bassett
gptkb:Rashida_Jones
gptkb:Sheryl_Underwood
gptkb:Yara_Shahidi
gptkb:Tony_Rock
gptkb:Chris_Spencer
gptkb:Jess_Hilarious
gptkb:Sommore
gptkb:Adele_Givens
gptkb:Issa_Rae
gptkb:Earthquake
gptkb:Yvonne_Orji
gptkb:Finesse_Mitchell
gptkb:Loni_Love
gptkb:Mo'_Nique
Drew Frazier
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gptkbp:notable_performance
|
Bernie Mac's performance
Cedric the Entertainer's performance
D. L. Hughley's performance
Steve Harvey's performance
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gptkbp:notable_performances
|
Bernie Mac's performance
Cedric the Entertainer's performance
D. L. Hughley's performance
Steve Harvey's performance
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gptkbp:notable_quote
|
" We are the Original Kings of Comedy"
" We are the Original Kings of Comedy."
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gptkbp:notable_scene
|
live performances
|
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gptkbp:premiere
|
2000-08-12
August 2000
August 10, 2002
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:Apollo_Theater
gptkb:NAACP_Image_Award
|
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gptkbp:presents
|
cultural commentary
|
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gptkbp:producer
|
gptkb:Spike_Lee
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gptkbp:production_company
|
gptkb:Spike_Lee_Productions
|
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gptkbp:received
|
positive reviews
|
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gptkbp:release_date
|
gptkb:2000
2000-08-17
2000-08-18
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gptkbp:release_format
|
theatrical
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gptkbp:release_year
|
gptkb:2000
gptkb:2002
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gptkbp:released_on
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gptkb:DVD
|
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gptkbp:runtime
|
105 minutes
|
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gptkbp:screenplay
|
gptkb:Spike_Lee
gptkb:David_Talbert
|
|
gptkbp:screenplay_by
|
gptkb:Spike_Lee
|
|
gptkbp:sequel
|
gptkb:The_Original_Kings_of_Comedy:_20_Years_Later
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|
gptkbp:showcases
|
comedic styles
|
|
gptkbp:soundtrack
|
gptkb:The_Original_Kings_of_Comedy_Soundtrack
|
|
gptkbp:starring
|
gptkb:D._L._Hughley
gptkb:Bernie_Mac
gptkb:Cedric_the_Entertainer
gptkb:Steve_Harvey
|
|
gptkbp:theme
|
Stand-up comedy
stand-up comedy
|
|
gptkbp:viewership
|
High ratings on television
|
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gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:Spike_Lee
|
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
3
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