Dave Chappelle's Block Party

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Dave Chappelle's Block Party

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Released Mar 3, 2006

1h 43m

Documentary

Comedy

Music

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Actor, writer and comic Dave Chappelle loads up a bus with residents of his Ohio hometown and takes them to Brooklyn, N.Y. Once there, the travelers enjoy a concert featuring Kanye West, the Fugees, Big Daddy Kane and others. Rehearsal footage and Chappelle's brand of comedy enliven the proceedings.

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Dave Chappelle's Block Party is a raucous return to the spotlight for the comic, buoyed by witty, infectious humor and outstanding musical performances.

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Matthew Leyland

BBC.com

Yes, there's a little preachiness here, but it doesn't puncture the party mood. Or stop Chappelle telling dirty jokes about prostitutes, for that matter. Thanks to him this isn't just a musical feast, but a rib-busting comedy too.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 1, 2006

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Edward Lawrenson

Time Out

Chappelle keeps things lively, joking on camera, punctuating the acts with gags , while Michel Gondry maintains our interest, focusing as much on Chappelle's energy and wit, and goings-on behind the scenes, as the gig itself.

Jun 29, 2006

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Tim Cogshell

Boxoffice Magazine

This is effectively an inner-city Woodstock -- only funny.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 11, 2006

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Victor Stiff

Dope Black Movies

This masterclass in black excellence will soothe your spirit like comfort food for your soul.

Jul 10, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It's a behind-the-scenes documentary, a music concert, and a stand-up act all rolled into one.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 23, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

One of this year's feel good films of the year.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 3, 2020

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stephen b

Watching it the other day, certain familiar scenes told me I had seen this many years ago. But watching it now, so long after, it's amazing to look back on these artists at this moment in time when we had no idea what was to come for many of them.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

Funny, original, & full of f-bombs; LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

Dave Chappelle is a brilliant man and the best comedian in the 21st century.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

Everything with Dave was good in the movie but the music sucked it wasn't my style to NY for me.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

One of my favorite documentaries.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

Fucking hilarious!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Synopsis

Actor, writer and comic Dave Chappelle loads up a bus with residents of his Ohio hometown and takes them to Brooklyn, N.Y. Once there, the travelers enjoy a concert featuring Kanye West, the Fugees, Big Daddy Kane and others. Rehearsal footage and Chappelle's brand of comedy enliven the proceedings.

Director: Michel Gondry
Producer: Dave Chappelle, Bob Yari, Michel Gondry, Julie Fong, Mustafa Abuelhija
Screenwriter: Dave Chappelle
Distributor: Focus Features, Rogue Arts
Production Co: Partizan, Pilot Boy Productions, Bob Yari Productions
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Documentary, Comedy, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 3, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 26, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $11.7M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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