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I Am Richard Pryor poster

A JESSE JAMES MILLER FILM

I Am Richard Pryor

20191h 32mNRMovie

Documentary

IMDb6.7/ 10 · 581 votes

WHEN YOU AIN'T GOT NO MONEY. YOU GOTTA GET AN ATTITUDE.

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.

Thought-provoking
Funny
Bittersweet
True story
Art
Addiction

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a quick watch and talking about after. Contains strong language and drug use.

DirectorJesse James Miller

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.9 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Ron de MasioSelf - Manager

Greg TateSelf - Musician

Tiffany HaddishSelf - Actress and Comedian

Scott SaulSelf - Author

Rocco UrbisciSelf - Writer and Director

Jennifer Lee PryorSelf - Wife

Mike EppsSelf - Actor and Comedian

Henry JaglomSelf - Actor and Director

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