Genres: Drama | Dark Humor | Biography | Comedy
Studio: Criterion
Runtime: 97 minutes
Rated: Not Rated
Release Date: January 14, 2025
Disc Format: 4K Ultra HD (BD-100)
Region: Region Free
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Video Codec: HEVC / H.265
Audio:
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Subtitles: English SDH
Restored in 4K from the original 35mm camera negative by Sony Pictures Entertainment, this native 4K presentation is visually stunning. Dolby Vision grading brings out gorgeous levels of contrast and saturation, especially in the film’s darker interiors and emotionally heavy sequences. Color fidelity is superb, maintaining a deeply filmic aesthetic with healthy primaries and excellent shadow detail. The image retains organic grain, with no evidence of DNR or edge enhancement. This is a textbook example of how a film from the 1980s should look in 4K.
Presented with a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo track, this mix is clean, full-bodied, and true to the original theatrical sound. Dialogue is always clear and upfront, while Herbie Hancock’s score is jazz-rich and dynamic. While limited to 2 channels, the spatial design and warmth of the mix feel just right for a personal, introspective story like this. No age-related hiss, pops, or distortions were present.
✔️ Robert Townsend on Richard Pryor – A new Criterion-produced interview with the filmmaker discussing Pryor’s legacy (18 min)
✔️ The Dick Cavett Show (1985) – A full-length archival episode featuring Richard Pryor discussing his life and career (48 min)
✔️ Illustrated foldout with essay “Songs of Innocence and Experience” by Hilton Als
Note: No extras are included on the 4K disc itself; all bonus content is found on the Blu-ray.
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is a soul-baring and painful autobiographical drama that stands apart from the rest of Richard Pryor’s work. This Criterion 4K release delivers an immaculate visual restoration and top-tier audio presentation, supported by a thoughtful collection of extras that frame Pryor’s story with care and respect. For fans of intimate cinema and completists of Pryor’s legacy, this release is very highly recommended.
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Genres: Drama | Dark Humor | Biography | Comedy
Studio: Criterion
Runtime: 97 minutes
Rated: Not Rated
Release Date: January 14, 2025
Disc Format: 4K Ultra HD (BD-100)
Region: Region Free
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Video Codec: HEVC / H.265
Audio:
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Subtitles: English SDH
Restored in 4K from the original 35mm camera negative by Sony Pictures Entertainment, this native 4K presentation is visually stunning. Dolby Vision grading brings out gorgeous levels of contrast and saturation, especially in the film’s darker interiors and emotionally heavy sequences. Color fidelity is superb, maintaining a deeply filmic aesthetic with healthy primaries and excellent shadow detail. The image retains organic grain, with no evidence of DNR or edge enhancement. This is a textbook example of how a film from the 1980s should look in 4K.
Presented with a DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo track, this mix is clean, full-bodied, and true to the original theatrical sound. Dialogue is always clear and upfront, while Herbie Hancock’s score is jazz-rich and dynamic. While limited to 2 channels, the spatial design and warmth of the mix feel just right for a personal, introspective story like this. No age-related hiss, pops, or distortions were present.
✔️ Robert Townsend on Richard Pryor – A new Criterion-produced interview with the filmmaker discussing Pryor’s legacy (18 min)
✔️ The Dick Cavett Show (1985) – A full-length archival episode featuring Richard Pryor discussing his life and career (48 min)
✔️ Illustrated foldout with essay “Songs of Innocence and Experience” by Hilton Als
Note: No extras are included on the 4K disc itself; all bonus content is found on the Blu-ray.
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is a soul-baring and painful autobiographical drama that stands apart from the rest of Richard Pryor’s work. This Criterion 4K release delivers an immaculate visual restoration and top-tier audio presentation, supported by a thoughtful collection of extras that frame Pryor’s story with care and respect. For fans of intimate cinema and completists of Pryor’s legacy, this release is very highly recommended.
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