Richard Pryor: Icon Richard Pryor: ICON explores how Pryor transformed from a straight-laced comedian to one of the most controversial and thought-provoking acts of his time. Sex, drugs, race nothing was off-limits to Pryo... more »r. By changing his routine, Pryor changed comedy forever. He opened the door for other comedians to inject social commentary and other once-verboten topics into their humor. From his troubled upbringing in the slums of Peoria, Illinois to his brave battle against multiple sclerosis, examine the roller-coaster life and times of this comedic trailblazer. Though he was one of the most successful and influential entertainers of his generation, Pryor also wrestled with drug addiction and the lingering effects of being raised in a brothel by abusive parents. Featuring interviews with close personal friends and comedians he influenced, including Tracy Morgan and George Lopez, this film defines Richard Pryor's lasting impact on comedy and culture, often in his own words, showing us why he is an American icon. This DVD features subtitles in English (SDH) THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM CONTAINS PROVOCATIVE LANGUAGE. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.« less
Actor:. Director:. Studio:PBS Home Video Format:DVD - Color,Widescreen DVD Release Date: 12/23/2014 Release Year: 2014 Run Time: 1hr 0min Screens: Color,Widescreen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English Subtitles:English