# Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)

> Richard Pryor turns a volatile live comeback into fearless, deeply personal comedy about race, identity, self-destruction, and the absurdity of everyday life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13150

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Comedy, Documentary
- Director: Joe Layton
- Cast: Richard Pryor, Gene Cross, Julie Hampton, Jesse Jackson
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084597/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: irreverent, confessional, provocative, comedy night, stand-up marathon

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