Bustin' — Loose

The film was a personal project for Pryor, who wrote the story and produced it. During the summer of 1980, while the film was still in production, Pryor suffered his infamous, near-fatal freebasing accident.

While it was more sentimental than Pryor’s typical R-rated stand-up, it was a box office success, grossing over $31 million domestically. Critics like Vincent Canby of The New York Times noted that even in this "soft" role, Pryor's signature vulgar language remained a key part of his performance. 2. "Bustin' Loose" (1978 Song) Bustin' Loose

It features Cicely Tyson as the schoolteacher Vivian Perry, who oversees the children. The film was a personal project for Pryor,

"Bustin' Loose" most commonly refers to three major cultural works: a 1981 film starring Richard Pryor, a landmark funk song by Chuck Brown, and several television adaptations. 1. Critics like Vincent Canby of The New York

Soul Serenade: Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers, “Bustin’ Loose”