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The comedian who made white America laugh—then made them deeply uncomfortable.
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The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021)

Unapologetically BlackRadically HonestHistorically Essential

Overview

Documentary

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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Standout Aspects

Acting

Gregory's own archival footage—raw, magnetic, timeless.

Writing

How the doc connects 1960s hunger strikes to today.

Production

Rare footage assembled like a secret history lesson.

Best for:Solo: When you need your worldview shaken and expanded.·Friends: Watch with someone you argue politics with.·Rewatch: Dense with history—you'll catch more each time.
Heads up:Triggers: Police brutality imagery and racial violence from archives.·Emotional: Gregory's personal losses and health decline.
Andre Gaines

Director

Andre Gaines

ReleasedJun 19, 2021
Runtime1h 53m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
HartBeat Productions
Hillman Grad Productions

Top Cast

Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory

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Chris Rock

Chris Rock

Self

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart

Self

Lena Waithe

Lena Waithe

Self

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

Self

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

Self

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon

Self

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

Self

W. Kamau Bell

W. Kamau Bell

Self

Lawrence O'Donnell

Lawrence O'Donnell

Self

Robert Lipsyte

Robert Lipsyte

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Gregory essentially invented the template for Black celebrity activism that Kanye tried to break and LeBron perfected.

Memorable

His friendship with Medgar Evers and presence at the motel when King was shot—he was everywhere history happened.

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The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Documentary Film

The One and Only Dick Gregory (2021) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Documentary Film

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