Jo Jo Dancer. Your Life Is Calling (Blu-ray)

Directed by Richard Pryor

Starring: Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser, Barbara Williams, Paula Kelly, Billy Eckstine, Diahnne Abbott, Scoey Mitchell, Carmen McRae
Contributors: Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney, Rocco Urbisci, Herbie Hancock, John A. Alonzo
Studio: Criterion Collection
Genre: Feature
Main Language: English
Region: Region B
Release Date: 27 Jan 2025
Originally Issued: 1986
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (18) Suitable for 18 years and over.
Run Time: 97 minutes

Description

Richard Pryor co-writes, directs and stars in this biographical comedy drama. After setting himself on fire while high on cocaine, stand-up comedian Jo Jo Dancer (Pryor) lies comatose in a hospital bed. As his spirit observes his body, he recalls his childhood and all of the obstacles he overcame to become a comedian.

However, success came hand in hand with drug use and destructive behaviour. If he regains consciousness, will he finally be able to break the cycle? The cast also includes Paula Kelly, Art Evans and Billy Eckstine.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Interviews: Robert Townsend (film-maker); Richard Pryor (director/actor).