I Am Richard Pryor (2019)

NR03/12/2019Documentary1h 32m

When you ain't got no money. You gotta get an attitude.

Overview

The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist who transcended racial and social barriers with his honest, irreverent and biting humor.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Ron de Masio

    Self - Manager

  2. Greg Tate

    Self - Musician

  3. Cast 1

    Tiffany Haddish

    Self - Actress and Comedian

  4. Scott Saul

    Self - Author

  5. Cast 1

    Rocco Urbisci

    Self - Writer and Director

  6. Cast 1

    Jennifer Lee Pryor

    Self - Wife

  7. Cast 1

    Mike Epps

    Self - Actor and Comedian

  8. Cast 1

    Henry Jaglom

    Self - Actor and Director

  9. Cast 1

    Jimmie Walker

    Self - Actor and Comedian

From the start it makes itself clear that it's going to be serious and dramatic...and it's Richard Pryor, a comedic legend. He had a troubled life, everyone that's a fan knows it. But, I guess I was thinking that they were going to cover the good parts of his life, I thought they were going to cover more of the comedy. It was depressing and, well, you see a name like Richard Pryor and you expect to laugh and instead it makes you cry. That's not how I want to remember him, and honestly, I don't think that's how he would want to be remembered.