RICHARD PRYOR LIVE IN CONCERT is exactly what it sounds like, a film of the comic performing in front of a live audience (in Long Beach, CA). It was an unusual thing to do in 1979; it was equally unusual at the time, before cable TV and home video revolutionized the entertainment market,
to see someone like Pryor in an unsanitized state, freed from the bounds of network censors. Time and a multitude of imitators have taken much of the shock and sting out of Pryor's once-outrageous performance, but his other skills can still be appreciated in this showcase.
Despite his wild legend, Pryor's stand-up act as preserved here is a model of professionalism. He is fresh ...
Released:
1979
Rated:
NR
Length:
78 mins