I approached this with some reservations; the documentary about Richard Pryor really bothered me. It felt like an attempt to expose personal details that seemed disrespectful to someone who brought so much laughter into my life, and it emphasized tragedy over genuine celebration, which I found upsetting. I’m okay with that kind of treatment when it comes to politicians or musicians, but I tend to get protective about comedians. Thankfully, this one avoided those pitfalls entirely. It had me laughing until I was actually crying, and there was a moment concerning Mel's wife that brought tears again—though still in a humorous way, and with warmth. Most importantly, like I hoped it would be, it honored Mel’s life; it didn't try to tear him down or portray him as someone burdened by darkness. It turned out to be precisely the kind of film I wanted to see about a comedian and director.

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