Plot Summary:\"I Be Done Been Was Is\" examines the careers of four African American women comedians. This original film reveals the obstacles they face in the entertainment industry and in their personal lives. Their performances in New York and Los Angeles demonstrate a wealth of talent and variety.
I Be Done Been Was Is profiles four hard-working and hilarious black women comedians—Alice Arthur, Rhonda Hansome, Jane Galvin-Lewis, and Marsha Warfield—following them on the road and backstage as they ply their craft in an industry that is dominated by men, particularly white men.