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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

The true story of an American icon.

20137.01h 23m

Overview

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.

Directed by Marina Zenovich
Written by P. G. Morgan, Chris A. Peterson, Marina Zenovich
Produced by Sara Hutchinson
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Top Cast

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Self (archive footage)

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

Self

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

Self

Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Self

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson

Self

George López

George López

Self

Paul Mooney

Paul Mooney

Self

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Self

Themes & Keywords

drug addictioncocainecomedianbiographytaboodivorced womanrichard pryorman in wheelchaircensorshipself immolationwoman directorstoryvillemultiple sclerosiscelebrity interview

About Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic is a documentary film released in 2013 exploring themes of drug addiction, cocaine, comedian, biography, taboo, divorced woman. Directed by Marina Zenovich, it stars Richard Pryor, Mel Brooks, Dave Chappelle. Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.

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