Movie - Jo Jo Dancer: Your Life Is Calling - The Criterion Collection

Facts Jo Jo Dancer: Your Life Is Calling - The Criterion Collection
Directed by Richard Pryor
StarringRichard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser, Barbara Williams, Paula Kelly, Billy Eckstine, Diahnne Abbott, Scoey Mitchell, Carmen McRae
ContributorsRichard Pryor, Paul Mooney, Rocco Urbisci, Herbie Hancock, John A. Alonzo
Format:Blu-ray / Restored
Studio:Criterion Collection
Catalogue No:CC3637BDUK
Barcode:5060952897313
Main Language:English
Region:Region B
Release Date:27 Jan 2025
Originally Issued:1986
No of Discs:1
Weight:90g
Dimensions:135 x 15 x 171 (mm)
Genre:Feature
BBFC Cert:(18) Suitable for 18 years and over.
Rental/Retail:Retail not for Rental
Run Time:97
Sound:2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
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.