Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ST. LOUIS – Dick Gregory used comedy to address racial tensions in the 1950s and 60s, becoming a pioneer in social satire. Gregory ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s very early to be talking about documentary contenders for next year’s Emmys, but The One and Only Dick Gregory certainly ...

A new anthology collects some of the writings, interviews and speeches of the comic and civil rights activist. By Dwight Garner The documentary examines the many lives of the stand-up and activist who ...

Dick Gregory was a groundbreaking comedian who spoke truth to power. He used humor as a way of calling attention to politics and social issues. Andre Gaines’ terrific documentary, “The One and Only ...

Dick Gregory’s big break almost didn’t happen. The national press was buzzing over his killer 1961 performance at Chicago’s Playboy Club, where as a last-minute substitute, he played before an ...

Comedian, activist, author and philanthropist, Dick Gregory will be remembered on July 4 in Showtime’s documentary, The One and Only Dick Gregory, by noted voices in comedy and the cinematic arts. The ...

Watch the first full trailer above. Below is a clip above that focuses on his anti-Vietnam War stance and the angry response from J. Edgar Hoover and his FBI. Featuring interviews with Dave Chappelle, ...

(CNN) — Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who broke barriers in the 1960s and became one of the first African-Americans to perform at white clubs, died Saturday. He was 84. Gregory ...

The phrase "laugh to keep from crying" is brought to life in a new documentary exploring Black comedy's relationship with social justice movements through history. Executive producer Kevin Hart's ...

A pair of documentaries showcase strong directing debuts by Black filmmakers for the Fourth of July weekend: “Summer of Soul” transforms long-lost video into an intoxicating and layered look back at ...

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It’s very early to be talking about documentary contenders for next year’s Emmys, but The One and Only Dick Gregory certainly should be part of the conversation. The film written and directed by Andre ...