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

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Jo Jo Dancer: Your Life Is Calling Directed by: Richard PryorStarring: Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser, Barbara Williams, Paula Kelly, Billy Eckstine, Diahnne Abbott, Scoey Mitchell, Carmen McRaeContributors: Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney, Rocco Urbisci, Herbie Hancock, John A. AlonzoFormat: Blu-ray / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Restored)Studio: Criterion CollectionCatalogue No: CC3636UHDBDUKBarcode: 5060952897306Main Language: EnglishRegion: Region BRelease Date: 27 Jan 2025Originally Issued: 1986No of Discs: 2Weight: 90gDimensions: 135 x 15 x 171 (mm)Genre: FeatureBBFC Cert: (18) Suitable for 18 years and over.Rental/Retail: Retail not for RentalRun Time: 97 minutesSound: 2.0 DTS-HD Master AudioDescriptionRichard 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 FeaturesInteractive MenusInterviews: Robert Townsend (film-maker); Richard Pryor (director/actor)FeatureDetailsFormatBlu-ray / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Restored)StudioCriterion CollectionRelease Date27 Jan 2025Run Time97 minutesRegionRegion BSound2.0 DTS-HD Master AudioBBFC Certification(18) Suitable for 18 years and overSpecial FeaturesInteractive Menus, Interviews: Robert Townsend (film-maker); Richard Pryor (director/actor)