Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryorâone of Americaâs most brilliant comic mindsâin this new documentary. Pryor remains an inspiration to many: a man who broke taboos, provoked change and propelled himself through life as a result of sheer force of personality. Directed by EmmyÂź winning filmmaker Marina Zenovich, executive produced by EmmyÂź winning producer Roy Ackerman and Pryorâs widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor.