The Funniest Man Dead or Alive (2005)

Directed by

Reginald Hudlin

Country

United States

Runtime

30 min

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This is a short documentary about the life and work of comedian Richard Pryor. It was made for television soon after his death and includes comments from his family and other famous people.

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What happens

Richard Pryor: The Funniest Man Dead or Alive is a 2005 American documentary television film aired by BET about the life and influence of American comedian and actor Richard Pryor. The thirty-minute special featured commentary from a wide range of actors, comedians, musicians, politicians, and Pryor's own family members. It aired just nine days after his death. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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