Dick Gregory is arguably one of the most profound, fascinating talents of any race, gender or era; Like its subject, "The One and Only Dick Gregory" makes an indelible mark in both history and entertainment
an enlightening and ultimately deeply moving experience - the story of a man not easy to categorize, for whom the condition and future of his people, and of all people, meant more than his own comfort, fortune and, at times, family
along with some very funny footage of a master of his craft, it offers a convincing argument that while Gregory became famous for his comedy, what made him such a riveting cultural figure is what he did after he left it behind
a superb portrait of the comedian-turned-activist; What this portrait does so well is reorient our gaze away from the bustle of this packed, unplacid life back to the early chapters
"The One and Only Dick Gregory" highlights Gregory's particular knack for getting people to laugh with him, and more significantly, the sacrifices he made in pursuit of greater objectives than the roar of a crowd and that nightly paycheck
by Verne Gay [Newsday ]
by Richard Roeper [Chicago Sun-Times ]
