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I Am Richard Pryor

2019 · 92 min

A candid, funny-sad portrait that lets a volatile genius speak for himself while tracing the wounds behind the laughter.

Directed by
Jesse James Miller
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Richard Pryor, Ron de Masio, Greg Tate
Tagline
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.

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Directed by
Jesse James Miller
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Richard Pryor, Ron de Masio, Greg Tate
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    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • race
    • identity
    • trauma
    • addiction
    • ambition
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language strong
    • Violence mild
    • Sex strong
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    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour6
    Realism9
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness7
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight8

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Jesse James Miller
    Written by
    Jesse James Miller
    Starring
    Richard Pryor, Ron de Masio, Greg Tate, Tiffany Haddish, Scott Saul, Rocco Urbisci, Jennifer Lee Pryor, Mike Epps
    Music
    Schaun Tozer
    Cinematography
    Shaun Lawless
    Runtime
    92 min
    Country
    Canada, United States of America
    Languages
    English

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