Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Overview

Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this state, he looks back on his life. Drifting off into memories of his troubled childhood, Jo Jo revisits his youth, recalling his eventual rise to fame and the decadence that followed. As he considers his existence, he must decide if he wants to go on living or not.

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Richard Pryor

Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego

Debbie Allen

Michelle

Art Evans

Arturo

Fay Hauser

Grace

Barbara Williams

Dawn

Carmen McRae

Grandmother

Paula Kelly

Satin Doll

Diahnne Abbott

Mother

Scoey Mitchell

Father

Billy Eckstine

Johnny Barnett

Tanya Boyd

Alicia

Wings Hauser

Cliff

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