The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021)

7.6/10 113 min Documentary

Overview

This revealing portrait of comedian, activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader Dick Gregory documents his many personal reinventions throughout the decades, from celebrity to civil rights hero and beyond, while hearing from the incredible entertainers who have been inspired by his blueprint.

Cast

Dick Gregory

Self

Chris Rock

Self

Harry Belafonte

Self

Kevin Hart

Self

Lena Waithe

Self

Dave Chappelle

Self

Wanda Sykes

Self

Nick Cannon

Self

Rob Schneider

Self

W. Kamau Bell

Self

Lawrence O'Donnell

Self

Robert Lipsyte

Self

Ed Bradley

Self (archive footage)

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