Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin'

About Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin'

Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin’ is an HBO comedy special that debuted in 2019. Directed by Stan Lathan, the stand-up special is the first for Amanda Seales and showcases her unique, insightful, and unabashed comedic style. She dives into a variety of topics such as her experiences as a black woman in American society, being single, social etiquette, and more, all while effortlessly blending humor with socio-political commentary.

Making / Production

This program marks Amanda's debut on HBO. The special was filmed at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan and was directed by the acclaimed director Stan Lathan, a figure of great significance in the comedy special world. The special did not deviate from Amanda's profound frankness and wittiness, making the whole special a great success.

Actors

• Amanda Seales: As herself, Seales delivers a powerful and hilarious stand-up performance, drawing from her personal experiences and observations.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is Amanda’s first-ever comedy special on HBO.
• Stan Lathan, the director of the special, has directed comedy specials for numerous industry greats, such as Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock.
• Amanda Seales is also known as a series regular on HBO's "Insecure."

Quotes

• “I am a grown black woman who speaks her mind and if it’s too much for ya’... peace!” - Amanda Seales.
• “Every black person should be in therapy, we’ve been through at least one traumatic event – Slavery” - Amanda Seales.

Music, Soundtrack

• Due to the nature of the show being a stand-up comedy special, there were no specific soundtrack elements utilized throughout the duration of the special.

Please note: there are no specific awards for the comedy special Amanda Seales: I be Knowin'.