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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

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

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.

Top Cast

  • Richard Pryor

    Richard Pryor

    Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego

  • Debbie Allen

    Debbie Allen

    Michelle

  • Art Evans

    Art Evans

    Arturo

  • Fay Hauser

    Fay Hauser

    Grace

  • Barbara Williams

    Barbara Williams

    Dawn

  • Carmen McRae

    Carmen McRae

    Grandmother

  • Paula Kelly

    Paula Kelly

    Satin Doll

  • Diahnne Abbott

    Diahnne Abbott

    Mother

  • Scoey Mitchell

    Scoey Mitchell

    Father

Overview

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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