Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley: Season 1

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: November 18, 2013

Summary: With newly discovered archival footage, photographs, and interviews, the Whoopi Goldberg-directed documentary explores the history and impact of African American comedian Jackie "Moms" Mabley on current entertainers.

Genre(s): Comedy, Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary

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S1:E1. Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
Air Date: November 18, 2013

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Matt Zoller Seitz

Nov 18, 2013

Whoopi Goldberg presents Moms Mabley is simple but perfect--one of those documentaries that's about what it seems to be about, but is also about something else. Read full review

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Diane Werts

Nov 18, 2013

The documentary cannily employs Goldberg's enthusiasm and some clever animations over Moms' audio routines to keep this lost legend's influence in the forefront. Read full review

Tom Long

Nov 18, 2013

Moms Mabley is a fine appreciation of a remarkable life. Read full review

David Hinckley

Nov 18, 2013

Goldberg’s documentary doesn’t dwell on the what-ifs. It focuses on what a remarkable woman did accomplish, just by making us laugh. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Nov 18, 2013

The documentary goes beyond mere hazy tribute, offering parallel windows into the civil-rights era and the barriers women have faced in comedy. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Nov 18, 2013

It is an homage and a celebration, with something of a high-class homemade feel. Read full review

David Wiegand

Nov 18, 2013

Interviews with Eddie Murphy, Joan Rivers, Sidney Poitier, Kathy Griffin, Harry Belafonte, Anne Meara, Bill Cosby and others provide ample evidence of Moms' enduring influence. Yet, even if you remember how great she was, you may find yourself wishing there were fewer testimonials and more footage of Moms performing. Read full review

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rharrison323

Jun 19, 2014

Moms Mabley was an icon and the career that launched many others. She loved all people and Thanks to Whoopee Goldberg a new generation will get to know this pioneer woman who broke all grounds. God bless her for everything she did especially her humor!

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