Directed by:
Marina ZenovichComposer:
Adam DornCast:
Mel Brooks, Johnny Carson (a.f.), Dave Chappelle, Chevy Chase (a.f.), Mike Epps, Whoopi Goldberg, Pam Grier (a.f.), Merv Griffin (a.f.), Jesse Jackson (more)Plots(1)
Portrait of legendary comedian Richard Pryor which chronicles his life from his troubled youth to his meteoric rise as one of the most respected - and controversial - comic actors of the 20th century. Often misunderstood during the height of his celebrity, the film lays bare the demons with which he struggled, reminding us just how daring and dangerous artistic freedom can be. Featuring appearances from comedy royalty including Mel Brooks and Robin Williams, it also offers unprecedented access to members of his family and inner circle and features rarely seen footage of the artist at work. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Mel Brooks
USA
Best movies:
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Toy Story 4 (2019)
To Be or Not to Be (1983)
Johnny Carson (a.f.)
USA
Best movies:
The Newton Boys (1998)
Dave Chappelle
USA
Best movies:
Con Air (1997)
You've Got Mail (1998)
A Star Is Born (2018)
Chevy Chase (a.f.)
USA
Best movies:
Christmas Vacation (1989)
Vacation (1983)
Hero (1992)
Mike Epps
USA
Best movies:
The Hangover (2009)
The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)
Soul Men (2008)
Whoopi Goldberg
USA
Best movies:
Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997) (video compilation)
The Lion King (1994)
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Pam Grier (a.f.)
USA
Best movies:
Fort Apache the Bronx (1981)
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) (series)
Jackie Brown (1997)
Merv Griffin (a.f.)
USA
Jesse Jackson
USA
Best movies:
The Butler (2013) - a.f.
Quincy Jones
USA
Best movies:
The Wiz (1978)
Sandy Wexler (2017)
Alex Karras (a.f.)
USA
Best movies:
Victor/Victoria (1982)
Masada (1981) (series)
Buffalo '66 (1998)
George Lopez
USA
Best movies:
Spare Parts (2015)
Henry Poole Is Here (2008)
Fidel (2002) (TV movie)
Lonette McKee
USA
Best movies:
'Round Midnight (1986)
He Got Game (1998)
Jungle Fever (1991)
Bob Newhart
USA
Best movies:
Catch-22 (1970)
Hot Millions (1968)
Five (2011) (TV movie)
Diana Ross (a.f.)
USA
Best movies:
Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (2022) (concert)
The Wiz (1978)
Paul Schrader
USA
Best movies:
Dog Eat Dog (2016)
Michael Schultz
USA
Stan Shaw
USA
Best movies:
Rocky (1976)
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) (series) - a.f.
Dinah Shore (a.f.)
USA
Best movies:
Follow the Boys (1944)
Till the Clouds Roll by (1946)
Fun and Fancy Free (1947)
David Steinberg
Canada
Best movies:
The Lost Man (1969)
The Wrong Guy (1997)
Nothing Personal (1980)