JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE MAGNIFICENT ’74.

  • Published In: Sight & Sound, 2024, v. 34, n. 7. P. 24 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kiang, Jessica 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the complex legacy of Richard Pryor's involvement in the film Blazing Saddles, highlighting how his personal evolution influenced the film's sociopolitical impact. Topics include the film's use of racial and ethnic slurs, its satirical approach to various forms of discrimination, and the challenges of assessing its legacy in a modern context.

Additional Information

  • Source:Sight & Sound. 2024/09, Vol. 34, Issue 7, p24
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0037-4806
  • Accession Number:178823926

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