To always go where he has been before feels empowering because you always see his impact. Physically, yes, but his essence is not gone. Did the memories come flooding back?Īll the memories flood back. You got to visit his old stomping grounds including Cafe Wha?. Plus, Peacock late-night star opens up about having celebrity guests for the first time in Season 2. So, to talk about him in that light and talk about his social relevance to me was refreshing as opposed to just being asked, “How was he as a dad?” Rain Pryor: When it was explained to me that they were going to talk about the history and social activism of Black comedy from past eras until now, I was very interested in representing dad because he is considered a pioneer. When the idea for the documentary was first brought to you, what were your thoughts? We sat down with Rain, a triple-threat in her own right ( Head of the Class!), to discuss the importance of the doc.
Rain Pryor, daughter of another pioneer Richard Pryor, was happy to participate alongside family and top industry names to further bring awareness of what her dad and others have done. Executive produced by Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Productions and Time Studios, viewers are taken on a journey through history from the early days from the likes of comic turned civil rights activist Dick Gregory and character performer Moms Mabley right to those who carried the torch since. These fearless entertainers have used and continue to use their respective stages to take a stand and shine a light on atrocities of the time and racial stereotypes, possibly sparking change in the process. An upcoming two-part A&E documentary chronicles the evolution and social awakening of black comedians over decades. They can also cut deeper in meaning and impact as seen in Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution. On the surface, biting jokes can generate laughter.
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