Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

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.

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Cast

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  Richard Pryor
  Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego

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  Debbie Allen
  Michelle

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  Art Evans
  Arturo

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  Fay Hauser
  Grace

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  Barbara Williams
  Dawn

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  Carmen McRae
  Grandmother

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  Paula Kelly
  Satin Doll

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  Diahnne Abbott
  Mother

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  Scoey Mitchell
  Father

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  Billy Eckstine
  Johnny Barnett

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  Tanya Boyd
  Alicia

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  Wings Hauser
  Cliff

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  E'Lon Cox
  Little Jo Jo

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  Michael Ironside
  Detective Lawrence

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  J.J. Barry
  Sal

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  Mike Genovese
  Gino

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  Marlene Warfield
  Sonja

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  Virginia Capers
  Emma Ray