Synopsis:
RICHARD PRYOR: COMIC ON THE EDGE examines Pryor's rise as a comedy superstar from his childhood in Peoria, Illinois, to his debut on the segregated CHITLIN' CIRCUIT, and his eventual rise to unprecedented crossover success on stage, records, television, and film. Featured interviews include Pryor, his daughter Rain, comedians Dick Gregory and Paul Rodriguez, and director Arthur Hiller (SILVER STREAK).