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BUSTIN' LOOSE: THE PAIN AND GLORY OF RICHARD PRYOR.
- Source :
- Sight & Sound; Oct2021, Vol. 31 Issue 8, p40-43, 4p, 4 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The article features motion picture actor and stand-up comedian Richard Pryor, his difficulties and success in the motion picture industry in the U.S. Topics discussed include the experience of Pryor of growing up in a violent world of sex, drugs and alcohol in light of the fact that his mother was a prostitute and his father was a pimp, ability of the comedian to find humor in mundane and tragic events, and role of comedy as his defense against pain, trauma and prejudice.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00374806
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Sight & Sound
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 152270389