Jo Jo Dancer: Your Life Is Calling [Blu Ray] [4K] [The Criterion Collection] [Arrives in 30 Days]

Jo Jo Dancer: Your Life Is Calling

Directed by: Richard Pryor

Starring: Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser, Barbara Williams, Paula Kelly, Billy Eckstine, Diahnne Abbott, Scoey Mitchell, Carmen McRae

Contributors: Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney, Rocco Urbisci, Herbie Hancock, John A. Alonzo

Format: Blu-ray / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Restored)

Studio: Criterion Collection

Catalogue No: CC3636UHDBDUK

Barcode: 5060952897306

Main Language: English

Region: Region B

Release Date: 27 Jan 2025

Originally Issued: 1986

No of Discs: 2

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 minutes

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.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Interviews: Robert Townsend (film-maker); Richard Pryor (director/actor)