Review of Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) by Shawn M — 27 May 2008

Bio-pic loosely based on Richard Pryor's life. Lots of funny parts.

This review of Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) was written by Shawn M on 27 May 2008.

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jobert' D (27) on 08 Aug 2007

This is basically the story of Richard Pryor's life ...with a little added cinema…

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I've seen this movie many, many times and it never fails to move me. The complex life of Richard Pryor is shown in all its glory…

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By David T (1,513) on 19 Jan 2010

Tell professional FILM CRITICS they are total JIVE-TURKEYS. JO JO DANCER is a 100% film; a true autobiographical film about Richard Pryor…

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By Dave H (814) on 23 Feb 2004

[b] [color=red]JoJo, the film version of Richard Pryor's autobiography does exactly what it is supposed to do-tells the less than stellar portion…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 25 Apr 2015

Though writer/producer/director/star Richard Pryor insisted this pic isn't autobiographical its a case of art imitating life if u know what…

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By Matt W (1,718) on 24 May 2008

Fascinating film from Pryor. He doesn't hold any punches and equally doesn't honeycoat things either…

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By Michael C (2,821) on 13 Jan 2012

It isn't the best directed film, but the film excels most when Pryor is allowed to illustrate very painful, true elements from his life (he…

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By Linwood J (6) on 21 Mar 2007

Great story and based on Richard Pryor's real life. A can't miss for an adult crowd…

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