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I Am Richard Pryor

  • 2019
  • TV-14
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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I Am Richard Pryor (2019)
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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 Ame... Read allI 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, hi... Read allI 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... Read all

  • Director
    • Jesse James Miller
  • Writers
    • Jesse James Miller
    • Ian Craig Walker
  • Stars
    • Richard Pryor
    • Todd Boyd
    • Mike Epps
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    521
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jesse James Miller
    • Writers
      • Jesse James Miller
      • Ian Craig Walker
    • Stars
      • Richard Pryor
      • Todd Boyd
      • Mike Epps
    • 6User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Todd Boyd
    Todd Boyd
    • Self - Writer
    • (as Dr. Todd Boyd)
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    Mike Epps
    Mike Epps
    • Self - Actor…
    Tiffany Haddish
    Tiffany Haddish
    • Self - Actor…
    Howie Mandel
    Howie Mandel
    • Self - Actor…
    Lily Tomlin
    Lily Tomlin
    • Self - Actor…
    Scott Saul
    • Self - Author
    Ron De Blasio
    • Self - Manager
    Greg Tate
    Greg Tate
    • Self - Musician
    Jennifer Lee Pryor
    Jennifer Lee Pryor
    • Self - Wife
    Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
    Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
    • Self - Actor
    • (as Jimmie Walker)
    • …
    Henry Jaglom
    Henry Jaglom
    • Self - Actor…
    Ishmael Reed
    • Self - Poet…
    Sandra Bernhard
    Sandra Bernhard
    • Self - Actor…
    Thom Mount
    • Self - Former President, Universal Pictures
    Michael Schultz
    Michael Schultz
    • Self - Director
    Rocco Urbisci
    • Self - Writer…
    The Bar-Kays
    • Themselves
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Jesse James Miller
    • Writers
      • Jesse James Miller
      • Ian Craig Walker
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    5patientjoel

    Amazing person, life and story, not a good documentary

    Amazing person, life and story, but this isn't a good documentary. There's far too much inane babble and far too little from the man himself.

    It's all, "then Richard did this" and "then Richard did this" and "then this happened to Richard". The guy's life is such an amazing story, it's disappointing this documentary is, quite frankly, boring.

    I hope a different production manages both to capture the essence of Mr. Pryor and entertain the audience because this one does not.
    4drjgardner

    Too much chatter

    To do a really good film about Richard Pryor, one of my favorite comedians, all you really need is footage of his comedy and a few explanations. This film gives us endless chatter and only a few glimpses at his actual performances. Even worse, a lot of the chatter is repetitive, and some of the speakers offer nothing at all. What a waste.
    8JustCuriosity

    A Powerful and Disturbing Documentary about a Troubled Comic Genius

    I am Richard Pryor was well-received during its world premiere at Austin's SXSW Film Festival. The film paints a powerful picture of a transformative comic figure. Through footage of his performances and interviews with his friends and colleagues it presents a full picture of Pryor's dark and troubled life. It starts with his deeply troubled and traumatic childhood and shows how those events surely shaped his life which included both his genius and also his aberrant destructive behavior including his heavy drug use. His talent and his comedic influence as both a purveyor and a shaper of the complex times in which he lived are examined. The film is well-constructed as it covers the arc of his career which went through a number of stages as both a comic and actor. Fans of his work and students of comedy will greatly enjoy this film.
    1generationofswine

    An Honest Review

    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.
    4CryptoGuy

    Absolute waste

    I Am Richard Pryor's only redeeming quality is Richard Pryor. The film is a glossy tabloid pretending to offer deep insights. There are some interviews from professional peers and even a few from people that didn't know him, except for his ex-wife or widow. It's not a bad documentary. It's just a wasted opportunity.

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      • March 12, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
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    • Language
      • English
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