Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this state, he looks back on his life. Drifting off into memories of his troubled childhood, Jo Jo revisits his youth, recalling his eventual rise to fame and the decadence that followed. As he considers his existence, he must decide if he wants to go on living or not.

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)

A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth.

★ 6.5/10 May 2, 1986 97 min

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Director: Richard Pryor  ·  Writers: Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney, Rocco Urbisci

Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this state, he looks back on his life. Drifting off into memories of his troubled childhood, Jo Jo revisits his youth, recalling his eventual rise to fame and the decadence that followed. As he considers his existence, he must decide if he wants to go on living or not.

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Director

Richard Pryor

Cast

Richard Pryor Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego Debbie Allen Michelle Art Evans Arturo Fay Hauser Grace Barbara Williams Dawn Carmen McRae Grandmother Paula Kelly Satin Doll Diahnne Abbott Mother Scoey Mitchell Father Billy Eckstine Johnny Barnett Tanya Boyd Alicia Wings Hauser Cliff