I Am Richard Pryor
Mar 12 2019
•2h 32m
•Documentary
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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Ron de Masio
Self - Manager
Greg Tate
Self - Musician
Tiffany Haddish
Self - Actress and Comedian
Scott Saul
Self - Author
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