The One and Only Dick Gregory
“Comedy was only the beginning of his life's work.”
Synopsis
This revealing portrait of comedian, activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader Dick Gregory documents his many personal reinventions throughout the decades, from celebrity to civil rights hero and beyond, while hearing from the incredible entertainers who have been inspired by his blueprint.
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The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Documentary FilmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-24
Top Cast
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Dick Gregory
Self
Chris Rock
Self
Harry Belafonte
Self
Kevin Hart
Self
Lena Waithe
Self
Dave Chappelle
Self
Wanda Sykes
Self
Nick Cannon
Self
Rob Schneider
Self
W. Kamau Bell
Self
Lawrence O'Donnell
Self
Lillian Gregory
Self
Steve Jaffe
Self
Rock Newman
Self
Robert Lipsyte
Self
Christian Gregory
Self
Ayanna Gregory
Self
Yohance Gregory
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andre Gaines
- Original Title
- The One and Only Dick Gregory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Hillman Grad Productions, HartBeat Productions, Showtime Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andre Gaines
Justin Arana, Lucas Pitassi, Derek Mindler
Ron Eigen, Cinque Northern
Vinnie Malhotra, Bryan Smiley, Rishi Rajani, Lena Waithe, Kevin Hart
Department Leadership Roster
Justin Arana
Director of Photography
Lucas Pitassi
Director of Photography
Derek Mindler
Director of Photography
Valerie Edwards
Producer
Ron Eigen
Editor
Andre Gaines
Director
Andre Gaines
Producer
Cinque Northern
Editor
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What is The One and Only Dick Gregory about?
This revealing portrait of comedian, activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader Dick Gregory documents his many personal reinventions throughout the decades, from celebrity to civil rights hero and beyond, while hearing from the incredible entertainers who have been inspired by his blueprint.
Who directed The One and Only Dick Gregory?
The One and Only Dick Gregory was directed by Andre Gaines.
Who stars in The One and Only Dick Gregory?
The principal cast of The One and Only Dick Gregory includes Dick Gregory, Chris Rock, Harry Belafonte, Kevin Hart, Lena Waithe.
When was The One and Only Dick Gregory released and how long is it?
The One and Only Dick Gregory was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.