Richard Pryor Here and Now

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Richard Pryor: Here and Now is a 1983 stand-up comedy concert film directed by and starring Richard Pryor, with Paul Mooney also featured. Filmed at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, the movie captures Pryor performing his characteristically sharp and provocative humor on social and personal topics. Seven months sober at the time of filming, Pryor reflects on his struggles with substance abuse throughout the show, including a lengthy character sketch about a junkie from his old neighborhood. He also tackles racial attitudes head-on, particularly addressing how drug epidemics are perceived differently depending on who is affected, delivering pointed social commentary alongside his trademark comedic style.

This is a single-disc DVD release with a runtime of 83 minutes, rated R, from Columbia Pictures. The concert showcases Pryor’s ability to captivate an audience even as hecklers attempt to disrupt the performance, demonstrating his skill at working through challenging moments on stage. Own this comedy documentary on physical media at a used price.