Friday August 15, 2003

Dysfunktional Family [ ****- ]

Eddie Griffin is on top-form in this biographical stand-up routine. Had me gasping for breath at times. Nice to have a fresh take on black comedy other than the obvious ‘black-white’ jokes.

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