Synopsis
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.
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Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
iTunes: | iTunes |
Google Play: | Google Play |
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Movie Details
Video Release: | March 19th, 2019 by Virgil Films and Entertainment |
MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
Running Time: | 92 minutes |
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Keywords: | TV Special, Stand-Up Comedy |
Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
Genre: | Documentary |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Factual |
Production/Financing Companies: | Paramount Home Media |
Production Countries: | United States |
Languages: | English |