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Dave Chappelle's Block Party

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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 07/01/2006
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Edward Lawrenson Time Out 06/29/2006
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. Go to Full Review Tim Cogshell Boxoffice Magazine 03/11/2006
4/4
This is effectively an inner-city Woodstock -- only funny. Go to Full Review Victor Stiff Dope Black Movies 07/10/2021
This masterclass in black excellence will soothe your spirit like comfort food for your soul. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 04/23/2021
3/4
It's a behind-the-scenes documentary, a music concert, and a stand-up act all rolled into one. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/03/2020
3.5/4.0
One of this year's feel good films of the year. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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stephen b @RT02381805 02/12/2023 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. See more 04/09/2022 Funny, original, & full of f-bombs; LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 11/03/2021 Dave Chappelle is a brilliant man and the best comedian in the 21st century. See more 06/06/2021 Everything with Dave was good in the movie but the music sucked it wasn't my style to NY for me. See more 06/15/2020 One of my favorite documentaries. See more 09/06/2019 Fucking hilarious!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Michel Gondry

Director

Dave Chappelle

Self

Erykah Badu

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Yasiin Bey

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Big Daddy Kane

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Cody Chesnutt

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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, Julie Fong, Mustafa Abuelhija
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)