The Original Kings of Comedy is a
2000 stand-up comedy film, directed by
Spike Lee, and featuring the comedy routines of
Steve Harvey,
D.L. Hughley,
Cedric the Entertainer, and
Bernie Mac. Filmed in front of an audience at the
Charlotte Coliseum in
Charlotte, North Carolina, the comedians give the audience their views about
African-American culture,
race relations, religion and family. The film was produced by
MTV Films and
Latham Entertainment, and distributed by
Paramount Pictures.