Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Richard Pryor

• Richard Pryor
  as Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego
• Debbie Allen
  as Michelle
• Art Evans
  as Arturo
• Fay Hauser
  as Grace
• Barbara Williams
  as Dawn
• Carmen McRae
  as Grandmother

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