Summary I Am Richard Pryor tells the story of the legendary performer and iconic social satirist, who transcended race and social barriers by delivering his honest irreverent and biting humor to America's stages and living rooms until his death at 65. Featuring an iconic comedic cast, historians, activists and artists who provide a unique brushstroke into the complex world of Pryor. The film dives deeply into the psyche of a comedic genius whose mother was a prostitute, father a pimp, and grandmother a madam. Pryor dispensed a penetrating comedic view of African American life - essentially comedy without jokes - that struck a chord with audiences of every ethnic, social and economic disposition. View more details
Directed : Jesse James Miller
Written : Jesse James Miller Ian Craig Walker
Stars : Mike Epps Sandra Bernhard Todd Boyd Ron De Blasio
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Mar 11, 2019
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : Network Entertainment Tarnished Angel
Summary I Am Richard Pryor tells the story of the legendary performer and iconic social satirist, who transcended race and social barriers by delivering his honest irreverent and biting humor to America's stages and living rooms until his death at 65. Featuring an iconic comedic cast, historians, activists and artists who provide a unique brushstroke into the complex world of Pryor. The film dives deeply into the psyche of a comedic genius whose mother was a prostitute, father a pimp, and grandmother a madam. Pryor dispensed a penetrating comedic view of African American life - essentially comedy without jokes - that struck a chord with audiences of every ethnic, social and economic disposition. View more details
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Mar 11, 2019
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : Network Entertainment Tarnished Angel
