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Julian Upton

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The Last Years of Richard Pryor

In 1980, Richard Pryor doused himself in rum, lit himself, and streaked though the streets or Northridge in a ball of flames. He would go on to live another 25 years.

Julian Upton Bright Lights Film Journal May 2007 25min Permalink