I Am Richard Pryor
“When you ain't got no money. You gotta get an attitude.”
2019•NR•1h 32m•6.9•Released
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.
Director
Jesse James Miller
Writer
Jesse James Miller
Languages
English
Studio
Network Entertainment
Cast
Ron de Masio
Self - Manager
Greg Tate
Self - Musician
Tiffany Haddish
Self - Actress and Comedian
Scott Saul
Self - Author
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
Ishmael Reed
Self - Poet and Novelist
Lily Tomlin
Self - Actress and Comedian
Sandra Bernhard
Self - Actress and Comedian
Thom Mount
Self - Former UP President
Michael Schultz
Self - Filmmaker
Production
Company
Network Entertainment
Company
Tarnished Angel
Producer
Derik Murray
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