Summary Four African American women, profane and brassy, bring stand-up comedy to the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, Tennessee. Miss Laura Hayes opens the show and serves as emcee. She tells family stories about her grandchildren, her mother, and her sisters. Adele Givens urges her audience to celebrate its flaws; she comments on this crazy world, her 92-year-old grandmother, and the need to take care when naming a baby. Sommore, recently released from jail, talks about children, men, marriage, and why mothers give their 8-year-old daughters a hula hoop. Last, Mo'Nique celebrates big women, contrasts Blacks and whites, and gives advice about sex. The film also cuts away to footage of the Queens on the town having fun. View more details
Directed : Steve Purcell
Written : Unknown
Stars : Sommore Mo'Nique Adele Givens Laura Hayes
Genres : Comedy Documentary
Release date : Jan 26, 2001
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Orpheum Theatre - 203 South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Production companies : Paramount Pictures Latham Entertainment
Summary Four African American women, profane and brassy, bring stand-up comedy to the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, Tennessee. Miss Laura Hayes opens the show and serves as emcee. She tells family stories about her grandchildren, her mother, and her sisters. Adele Givens urges her audience to celebrate its flaws; she comments on this crazy world, her 92-year-old grandmother, and the need to take care when naming a baby. Sommore, recently released from jail, talks about children, men, marriage, and why mothers give their 8-year-old daughters a hula hoop. Last, Mo'Nique celebrates big women, contrasts Blacks and whites, and gives advice about sex. The film also cuts away to footage of the Queens on the town having fun. View more details
Genres : Comedy Documentary
Release date : Jan 26, 2001
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Orpheum Theatre - 203 South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Production companies : Paramount Pictures Latham Entertainment
