- IMPACT-Dick Gregory is an intimate, real time conversation between Dick and actor/activist Jane Fonda, actor Clarke Peters and director Ernest Dickerson. Jordan Stone's original concept was to share the quality time he spent with Dick and explore topics rarely discussed openly and see how America has been shaped and affected by history especially as Dick asks, "...why did the universe pick me to change things..." He also quoted Robert Kennedy in the 1960s saying that in 30 years from now there could be a black president.—CinemaStone
- I first met Dick at the Friars Club in New York City for his roast in 2011. The legendary booking agent, Irvin Arthur, introduced me to him. He also represented the stand up comedian and political satirist, Professor Irwin Corey about whom I was making a film. I was sat in between these two legends. Irvin suggested that Dick be in the film discussing Irwin's contribution to the world not only comically but also in historical and political context. Dick agreed and suggested I arrive the night before the filming in Washington DC because he was performing at a club and that I should attend. I did, of course. The show was great. The next day we filmed Dick talking for two hours in a recording studio. Halfway through the filming I realized I had enough material to make a film about Dick, too. He covered all the topics I wanted to hear about without any prompting. When someone watches and listens to Dick Gregory they feel and sense an unforgettable impact that he is able to share in his own unique style which is animated and physical. His energy and eloquence is infectious and his presence is brilliant and what one learns from his knowledge, experience and activism should be shared. I immediately felt Dick's impact. I decided to turn my incisive lens towards another piece of history: a real time intimate talk with Dick Gregory. One of the subtexts of the film is that, as a culture we've wanted to forget and move past that time, but this film will pull you right back in.—JS
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