I Am Richard Pryor (2019)

6.9/10 92 min Documentary

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.

Cast

Tiffany Haddish

Self - Actress and Comedian

Rocco Urbisci

Self - Writer and Director

Jennifer Lee Pryor

Self - Wife

Mike Epps

Self - Actor and Comedian

Henry Jaglom

Self - Actor and Director

Jimmie Walker

Self - Actor and Comedian

Howie Mandel

Self - Actor and Comedian

Lily Tomlin

Self - Actress and Comedian

Sandra Bernhard

Self - Actress and Comedian

Thom Mount

Self - Former UP President

Michael Schultz

Self - Filmmaker

Richard Pryor

Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)

Moms Mabley

Self - Comedian (archive footage)

Bill Cosby

Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)

Merv Griffin

Self - TV Host (archive footage)

John Davidson

Self - TV Host (archive footage)

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