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To compensate, she'd do what she calls “code switching.” She would act one way
around her black friends, then switch her behavior around her white friends. Pryor, 46,
said that she didn’t truly begin to accept herself until she was in her 30s.
Pryor said she identifies more with the black side of her family, which is something
that came naturally, she said.
“You stand on both sides of that aisle, but the truth is when it comes down to it, I live
in a society as a woman of color, period — even though I have lighter skin,” Pryor
said. “Trust me, if there’s not a moment that goes by where I’m like, 'What’s going to
happen to me if I walk into a room with white people?'”
Her childhood was also different because her father was one of the most influential
comedians. But despite growing up with such a polarizing figure, Pryor said her
childhood was fairly normal.
“It was normal for me,” Pryor said. “Other than when [Richard Pryor] would lock
himself away in a room to do whatever he’s doing.”
As the daughter of a celebrity, Pryor said people often approach her and want to
discuss her father instead of trying to get to know her, she said.
“It’s good on one hand because that’s who my dad was — he paved the way and was
a pioneer. Then at the same time I wish people wouldn’t assume things about me,”
Pryor said. “I’m not a diva, I’m really approachable. I didn’t get left money, the hookers
did. I worked for everything I have.”
Pryor is an actress, musician and former standup comedian. She followed in her
father’s footsteps, also working in the entertainment industry. However, comparisons
to her father are what ultimately drew her away from standup comedy.
“People loved him so much, and I look like him, and at points I sound like him, and at
points my cadence is like his because he’s my dad. It’s natural,” Pryor said. “And then
you reach a place where you’re just like, 'I don’t have to do this anymore. I can now
be my own person.'”
In the documentary, Pryor acknowledges her father’s legacy, but tells her own story.
“I don’t live like Paris Hilton or how those heiresses live,” Pryor said. “But, what I do
have is my dad’s integrity and truth and his ability to tell a story. Which is pretty dope.”
“That Daughter’s Crazy” tells her story through personal interviews with the actress,
her mother and her grandmother. It's supplemented with clips from her solo show,
“Fried Chicken and Latkes.”
Pryor portrayed various important family members in the show, which impressed Iuliia
Glushneva, an international student from Moscow.
“It was very interesting when Rain tells about her experiences with her mother,"
Glushneva said. "It was fascinating to see how she conveyed images of her."
The film showed the first time that Pryor was called a racial slur, one of the pivotal
moments of the film and in Pryor’s life. This resonated with Paul Fowler, a graduate
student from Lawrence.
“I thought it was an accurate representation of identity in an American context,”
Fowler said.
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- 2. 10/14/2016 Rain Pryor, daughter of Richard Pryor, discusses her struggles with her biracial identity in her documentary, "That Daughter's Crazy" - The Univer… http://www.kansan.com/arts_and_culture/rain-pryor-daughter-of-richard-pryor-discusses-her-struggles-with/article_a2e7f99e-7d2d-11e5-acc0-837e5ce2a2e8.html 2/3 Which Kansas basketball returner will have the best year? Tweet 0 Share Discuss Print To compensate, she'd do what she calls “code switching.” She would act one way around her black friends, then switch her behavior around her white friends. Pryor, 46, said that she didn’t truly begin to accept herself until she was in her 30s. Pryor said she identifies more with the black side of her family, which is something that came naturally, she said. “You stand on both sides of that aisle, but the truth is when it comes down to it, I live in a society as a woman of color, period — even though I have lighter skin,” Pryor said. “Trust me, if there’s not a moment that goes by where I’m like, 'What’s going to happen to me if I walk into a room with white people?'” Her childhood was also different because her father was one of the most influential comedians. But despite growing up with such a polarizing figure, Pryor said her childhood was fairly normal. “It was normal for me,” Pryor said. “Other than when [Richard Pryor] would lock himself away in a room to do whatever he’s doing.” As the daughter of a celebrity, Pryor said people often approach her and want to discuss her father instead of trying to get to know her, she said. “It’s good on one hand because that’s who my dad was — he paved the way and was a pioneer. Then at the same time I wish people wouldn’t assume things about me,” Pryor said. “I’m not a diva, I’m really approachable. I didn’t get left money, the hookers did. I worked for everything I have.” Pryor is an actress, musician and former standup comedian. She followed in her father’s footsteps, also working in the entertainment industry. However, comparisons to her father are what ultimately drew her away from standup comedy. “People loved him so much, and I look like him, and at points I sound like him, and at points my cadence is like his because he’s my dad. It’s natural,” Pryor said. “And then you reach a place where you’re just like, 'I don’t have to do this anymore. I can now be my own person.'” In the documentary, Pryor acknowledges her father’s legacy, but tells her own story. “I don’t live like Paris Hilton or how those heiresses live,” Pryor said. “But, what I do have is my dad’s integrity and truth and his ability to tell a story. Which is pretty dope.” “That Daughter’s Crazy” tells her story through personal interviews with the actress, her mother and her grandmother. It's supplemented with clips from her solo show, “Fried Chicken and Latkes.” Pryor portrayed various important family members in the show, which impressed Iuliia Glushneva, an international student from Moscow. “It was very interesting when Rain tells about her experiences with her mother," Glushneva said. "It was fascinating to see how she conveyed images of her." The film showed the first time that Pryor was called a racial slur, one of the pivotal moments of the film and in Pryor’s life. This resonated with Paul Fowler, a graduate student from Lawrence. “I thought it was an accurate representation of identity in an American context,” Fowler said. Recommend 69 Share vs Iowa State @ Kansas State @ Oklahoma Vote Devonte' Graham Frank Mason Landen Lucas Other Vote View Results View Results
- 3. 10/14/2016 Rain Pryor, daughter of Richard Pryor, discusses her struggles with her biracial identity in her documentary, "That Daughter's Crazy" - The Univer… http://www.kansan.com/arts_and_culture/rain-pryor-daughter-of-richard-pryor-discusses-her-struggles-with/article_a2e7f99e-7d2d-11e5-acc0-837e5ce2a2e8.html 3/3 SECTIONS News Sports Arts & Culture Opinion Special Sections Photos Video Gallery Weather Staff CONTACT US 2000 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Ave. Lawrence, KS 66045 7858644358 editor@kansan.com SEARCH Search © Copyright 2016, The University Daily Kansan, Lawrence, KS. Powered by BLOX Content Management System from TownNews.com. Similar Stories Jayhawk on the Street: What has been your most memorable meal? Puzzle answers for Thursday, Oct. 13 University alumnus funds film 'Stadium' through Kickstarter In 'American Honey' role, University lecturer sees ties to her own teaching University alumnus receives funding for film project, "The Morning After" Most Read Review: "The Rocky Horror Show" provides fun, interactive show to audiences Clough: Video games should not be classified as a sport KU submits concealed carry policy to Regents Day in the Life: Graham Wehmeyer, who got a perfect score on the MCAT Hoedl: Trump's disrespect for women shows he's unqualified for office Posted in Arts And Culture, Arts And Culture, People on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 11:37 pm. 0 Comments Sort by Facebook Comments Plugin Oldest Add a comment...