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I Am Richard Pryor
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I Am Richard Pryor

2019-03-12 · 92 min · ★ 6.9

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Jesse James Miller
Production companies
Network Entertainment, Tarnished Angel
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard PryorRichard PryorSelf - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Ron de MasioSelf - Manager
Greg TateSelf - Musician
Tiffany HaddishTiffany HaddishSelf - Actress and Comedian
Scott SaulSelf - Author
Rocco UrbisciRocco UrbisciSelf - Writer and Director
Jennifer Lee PryorJennifer Lee PryorSelf - Wife
Mike EppsMike EppsSelf - Actor and Comedian
Henry JaglomHenry JaglomSelf - Actor and Director
Jimmie WalkerJimmie WalkerSelf - Actor and Comedian
Howie MandelHowie MandelSelf - Actor and Comedian
Ishmael ReedSelf - Poet and Novelist
Lily TomlinLily TomlinSelf - Actress and Comedian
Sandra BernhardSandra BernhardSelf - Actress and Comedian
Thom MountThom MountSelf - Former UP President
Michael SchultzMichael SchultzSelf - Filmmaker
Moms MableyMoms MableySelf - Comedian (archive footage)
Bill CosbyBill CosbySelf - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)
Merv GriffinMerv GriffinSelf - TV Host (archive footage)
John DavidsonJohn DavidsonSelf - TV Host (archive footage)

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