Woke Rhymes with Broke (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 34 min | Comedy

Woke

Rhymes with Broke (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 34 min | Comedy

Inspired by the life and art of cartoonist Keith Knight, the series revolves around "Keef," a cartoonist living in San Francisco on the cusp of mainstream success when an unexpected incident changes everything.

Showrunner

Jay Dyer

Director

Maurice Marable

Writers

Keith Knight (based upon comix by) (developed by) (teleplay by) | Marshall Todd (developed by) (teleplay by)

Producers

Jay Dyer | Rochée Jeffrey | Shawn Williamson

Composers

Stanley Clarke | James Iha

Cinematographer

Ava Berkofsky

Editors

Maura Corey | Ian Kezsbom

Casting Directors

Kim Coleman | Tiffany Mak

Production Designer

Todd Jeffery

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 9, 2020

Release date

Sep 9, 2020 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

4 wins & 4 nominations

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Cast	Add Cast
31 cast members

Name	Known for
Lamorne Morris Keef Knight Keef Knight See fewer	New Girl (2011)
Blake Anderson Gunther Gunther See fewer	Workaholics (2011)
T. Murph Clovis Clovis See fewer	Woke (2020)
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Alvina August Trina Trina See fewer	Woke (2020)
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