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The One and Only Dick Gregory

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Filmmaker Andre Gaines examines the remarkable life and career of stand-up comic, activist and pop culture icon Dick Gregory. Features interviews with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart and others.
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The One and Only Dick Gregory gives its singular subject his due with a comprehensive retrospective and thoughtful commentary, highlighting how the comedy icon's contributions extended far beyond the stage.

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Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post Jul 9, 2021
2.5/4
The film's title is apt: Gregory was one of a kind. But despite the film's argument that its subject's activism was part and parcel of his comedy, and not an afterthought, it's the jokes that are given short shrift here. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick The Grio Jul 3, 2021
Like its subject, The One and Only Dick Gregory makes an indelible mark in both history and entertainment. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Jul 3, 2021
3.5/4
As we see in the rock-solid, thorough Showtime documentary The One and Only Dick Gregory, he lived up to that title with all of the aforementioned accomplishments... Go to Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv Sep 20, 2022
Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes, W. Kamau Bell and others give Gregory his due while the clips provide a fresh and gritty perspective on the Civil Rights movement of the ‘60s. Go to Full Review Al Alexander The Patriot Ledger Aug 3, 2021
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Gregory's story [is] both inspiring and fascinating. Go to Full Review Wade Major FilmWeek (LAist) Jul 10, 2021
It's amazing to see all of these lives compressed into one film, and you get this magnificent tapestry of this incredibly complicated but incredibly gifted man. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris P @RT98725284 Jul 4, 2026 I learned about a great person that lived a long prosperous life. Truly amazing. See more Read all reviews
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Andre Gaines

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Dave Chappelle

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Chris Rock

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Kevin Hart

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Dick Gregory

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Lena Waithe

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Synopsis Filmmaker Andre Gaines examines the remarkable life and career of stand-up comic, activist and pop culture icon Dick Gregory. Features interviews with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart and others.
Director
Andre Gaines
Producer
Andre Gaines, Valerie Edwards
Screenwriter
Andre Gaines, Andre Gaines
Production Co
HartBeat Productions, Cinemation Studios, Hillman Grad
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 4, 2021
Runtime
1h 53m
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