
3.3“A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth.”/ May 2, 1986
Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this state, he looks back on his life. Drifting off into memories of his troubled childhood, Jo Jo revisits his youth, recalling his eventual rise to fame and the decadence that followed. As he considers his existence, he must decide if he wants to go on living or not.
“A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth.”

Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego

Michelle

Arturo

Grace
Curated based on cinematic style, tone, and audience acclaim

Dawn

Grandmother

Satin Doll

Mother
Father

Johnny Barnett

Alicia

Cliff