Richard Pryor

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr., and others discuss the profound impact Richard Pryor had on culture, highlighting his status as one of America’s most brilliant and legendary comedic talents.

Richard Pryor’s influence on the art of comedy and on today’s leading comedians is both legendary and unmatched. This program explores the significant and lasting impact of one of America’s…

Directed by David Lynch, this enigmatic thriller delves into the surreal and disorienting experiences of a jazz musician, Fred Madison, played by Bill Pullman, who finds himself accused of a…

After spending three years in a psychiatric facility, George is finally prepared to re-enter society. Eddie Dash, a seasoned swindler, is tasked with ensuring George stays out of trouble. However,…

Set in the vibrant world of 1930s Harlem, this film follows the story of a nightclub owner and his adopted son as they navigate the challenges of running their business…

In this 1989 comedy, two unlikely friends, one blind and the other deaf, find themselves embroiled in a murder investigation after witnessing a crime from their unique perspectives. The film…

Arlo eagerly takes on what he believes to be an ideal job advancement in Idaho. However, he quickly realizes that relocating comes with its own set of challenges.

Brewster, an aging minor-league baseball player, stands to inherit 300 million dollars if he can successfully spend 30 million dollars in 30 days without anything to show for it, and…

“Richard Pryor: Here and Now” is a stand-up comedy film featuring the legendary comedian Richard Pryor, capturing his live performance in New Orleans. The film showcases Pryor’s unique comedic style,…

Aiming to defeat the Man of Steel, wealthy executive Ross Webster hires bumbling but brilliant Gus Gorman to develop synthetic kryptonite, which yields some unexpected psychological effects in the third installment of the 1980s Superman franchise. Between rekindling romance with his high school sweetheart and saving himself, Superman must contend with a powerful supercomputer.

In this 1982 comedy, directed by Richard Donner, a wealthy businessman hires an unemployed journalist, played by Richard Pryor, to be a live-in playmate for his spoiled son. The film…

In this 1982 film directed by Michael Pressman, Richard Pryor stars as a Vietnam War veteran who returns home to face a series of personal and financial challenges. The protagonist’s…

This stand-up comedy film captures the legendary Richard Pryor at the peak of his career, delivering a raw and hilarious performance on stage. Directed by Joe Layton, the movie showcases…

In this 1981 comedy-drama, Richard Pryor stars as Joe Braxton, a small-time crook who finds himself on a journey of redemption when he is tasked with driving a bus full…

Directed by Sidney Poitier, this 1980 comedy features the dynamic duo of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor as two friends who find themselves wrongfully imprisoned after being framed for a…