

Comedy · Documentary
Overview
Richard Pryor's stand-up act includes his frank discussion about his freebasing addiction, as well as the infamous night on June 9, 1980 that he caught on fire.
Top Cast


Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Self
Richard Pryor
Self
Gene Cross
Gene Cross
Stoned Hippie (uncredited)
Gene Cross
Stoned Hippie (uncredited)
Julie Hampton
Julie Hampton
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Julie Hampton
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)


Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Jesse Jackson
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
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