Dick Gregory
Date of birth: 1932-10-12
Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
Biography
Movie Credits
James Baldwin Abroad
2023-02-03
Showcasing three short films by American writer James Baldwin, wherein he muses about race, sexualit
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
2001-03-11
The Comedy Central Roasts are a series of celebrity roast specials which air on the Comedy Central c
Mark Gregory: Run With It
2021-10-26
Run With It, is the hilariously funny debut comedy special of Mark Gregory that pays tribute to his
Live at Mister Kelly's
2021-09-17
The iconic Mister Kelly’s bedazzled the country by launching superstars like Barbra Streisand, Richa
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
2009-01-01
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of th
Freedom Summer
2014-01-17
In the summer of 1964, more than 700 students descended on violent, segregated Mississippi. Defying
The Urban Crisis and the New Militants: Module 5 - Police Power and Freedom of Assembly: The Gregory March
1968-05-16
Police Power and Freedom of Assembly: The Gregory March, documents the protests on Thursday, August
Funny Is Money
1999-10-01
Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in w
Sweet Love, Bitter
1967-01-30
A loose fictitious of Charlie Parker's last years and a portrait of the jazz scene in 1960's New Yor
Mark Twain
2002-01-14
Largely considered to be the greatest American author, Mark Twain is celebrated in this exhaustive d
Walk in My Shoes
1961-09-19
Nominated for Emmy for "Program of the Year." First look at the lives of Negros on American televisi
Baldwin's Nigger
1968-07-12
James Baldwin and Dick Gregory discuss the Civil Rights Movement in 1960s Great Britain.
The Hot Chick
2002-12-13
Not only is Jessica Spencer the most popular girl in school -- she is also the meanest. But things c
American Revolution 2
1969-01-01
“AMERICAN REVOLUTION 2” includes footage of the 1968 Democratic Convention protest and riot, a criti
Stand
2009-05-25
Broadcast journalist Tavis Smiley hits the road in 2008 with friends Cornel West, BeBe Winans and ot
Irwin & Fran
2013-05-30
Professor Irwin Corey is now 101 years old and he is a well known comedian, entertainer and politica
Chicago Blues
1972-01-01
Harley Cokeliss's Chicago Blues filmed in 1972 was a remarkable film; remarkable in that it was not
Panther
1995-05-03
In this sprawling, fictionalized history of the Black Panthers, 1960s Oakland becomes a war zone as
What Happened, Miss Simone?
2015-01-22
The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate
Neighbours
1966-01-15
The Robinson's like to see themselves as liberals. So when their new black neighbours the Kingsbury'
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
2008-02-23
An American story. Traces the career of Joe Louis (1914-1981) within the context of American racial
As Long as the Rivers Run
1971-01-01
Examines the violence and civil disobedience leading up to the hallmark decision in U.S. v. Washingt
The Leisure Seeker
2018-01-03
A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey from Boston to Key West, recapturing their passion f
Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)
2015-04-16
Lewis Black hosts a night of stand-up comedy live from the Warner Theatre in D.C. to celebrate the B
Shadows of Liberty
2012-06-12
Shadows of Liberty presents the phenomenal true story of today's disintegrating freedoms within the
A Decade of Struggle
1980-06-01
This special three-part presentation of "Like It Is" examines the history of the black civil rights
Bill's Hat
1967-01-01
"The whole film are non-art portraits of people in which they do what they want with this hat – and
It’s a Revolution Mother
1969-12-01
This documentary depicts the wild swinging youth scene of the turbulent 60's, with in-depth footage
Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2: Emmitt Smith
2003-06-17
A dream team of sports celebrities and comedians join megastars Shaquille ONeal and Jamie Foxx to r
In Remembrance of Martin
1986-02-08
Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. M
Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal
2002-01-29
The Shaquille O'Neal Celebrity Roast is a unique urban comedy special that combines the world of spo
Nationtime
1972-11-01
A report on the National Black Political Convention held in Gary, Indiana, in 1972, a historic event
Steppin: The Movie
2009-05-19
Every college campus has its rivalries and UTS is no different. At this university, the Geeks run th
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
1970-03-24
Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. f
The One and Only Dick Gregory
2021-06-19
This revealing portrait of comedian, activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader Dick Gregory doc
Goodbye Uncle Tom
1971-09-23
Two documentary filmmakers go back in time to the pre-Civil War American South, to film the slave tr
Bed Peace
1969-03-24
John and Yoko in the presidential suite at the Hilton Amsterdam, which they had decorated with hand-
Citizen Lane
2013-07-14
Pauley Perrette's debut documentary profiles the extraordinary life of civil rights attorney, activi
On and Off the Res' with Charlie Hill
2000-01-01
Documents the art of stand-up comedy and Indian humor through the experiences of comedian, Charlie H
The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi
2009-09-19
A musical journey through the brief life and times of the celebrated composer who pioneered the cros
The Cotton Pickin Truth... Still on the Plantation
2020-07-01
This film is a documentary about slavery in America and the harsh living conditions for many African
The Real Malcolm X
1992-11-18
CBS News looks at Malcolm X, focusing on his public life from 1959 to his assassination in 1965, sug