Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (Criterion Collection)

In the wake of a horrific drug-fueled accident, popular standup Jo Jo Dancer (Richard Pryor) is labored upon by ER doctors. The half-conscious comic flashes back upon his life, his loves, and the pressures that pushed him to this moment. Heartfelt, darkly funny confessional, directed and co-scripted by Pryor, also stars Debbie Allen, Barbara Williams, Paula Kelly, Diahnne Abbott, and Billy Eckstine. 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English DTS HD stereo Master Audio; Subtitles: English (SDH); featurettes.