The Toy (1982)

The Toy was one of the many movies funnyman Richard Pryor made in his prime. The plot is about a rich white man who “buys” an African American man as a “toy” or companion for his son. We probably don’t have to highlight why the plot wouldn’t work. 

Comedy great Richard Pryor was no stranger to talking about racial issues. But this movie wasn’t particularly received well in its time, and wouldn’t fare well today either.