Hollywood has been fighting back notions of racism behind the screen and the burden of proof lies in the material put in front of audiences nationwide. Thank the Comedy Gods for mercy because the curtains have rolled up and Black America through the genius of Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Productions, once again has talented voices to help ease everyday Black American life. Now introducing...
Keith Robinson: Back of the Bus Funny (2014) is a breath of fresh air good. Actor & Writer, Robinson delivers a raunchy but tough routine. With topics from "Catch a Predator," to growing up in South Philly, Keith keeps viewers clutching their stomach in hysteria. Don't miss this routine because you'd miss a great moment in comedy history. (5 Stars)
Lil' Rel: RELevant, staring Lilrel Howery, is set in Chicago. Lil' Rel takes the audience back to his hometown, from chuckle to full crying from laughter. Try catching the bus in Chicago or understanding the preacher at church, and see the everyday comedy that is Lil Rel's reality. Don't sleep on this routine or you'd find yourself missing one of the great new comedians. (5 Stars)
Speaking of new comedians, HartBeat Productions recently released The Plastic Cup Boyz, with comedians, Will Norton, Na'im Lynn, & Joey Wells. A tribute to these young men, Kevin Hart, sets the stage for these comedians to create their own path. By the end of the set, you have to agree, the jokes were funny. (4 Stars)
So, while Hollywood continues to crank out film after film of reflecting White American society, the vacuum created by the absence of even the usual Black suspects, is alarming. But never fear, thanks to Kevin Hart and HartBeat Productions, at least, African Americans can start watching comedy again. All three Stand-up Routines are featured on Netflix this month.
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