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Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker

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Chris Rock brings his critically acclaimed brand of social commentary-themed humor to this 1999 standup comedy presentation from HBO. Also released as an album, Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker features Rock on-stage extolling his razor-sharp wit and wisdom on such topics as gun control, President Clinton, homophobia, racism, black leaders, and relationships.

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Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Aug 2, 2019
There is something here to offend everyone, but [Chris] Rock's outspokenness is refreshing. This outrageously entertaining program is a welcome antidote to today's absurdities. Go to Full Review David Bianculli New York Daily News Aug 2, 2019
It's a great showcase, written entirely by a gifted comic whom you should, by tuning in, allow to Rock your world. Go to Full Review Heather Thompson Guardian Aug 2, 2019
[Chris] Rock seethes with a refreshing blend of irreverence and anger, setting forth on everything from gender and fidelity to taxes and modern medicine. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun Aug 2, 2019
[Chris Rock] struts and frets his hour on the stage in black leather, walking back and forth, back and forth, yelling at the audience. This is the comedian as rap performer, not artist. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Aze D @Azediver Jun 17, 2025 Still a classic. I just watched this special all the way through again after just seeing clips. His bits withstand the test of time. See more Jul 6, 2021 Laughed my ass off countless times! Definitely one if his best one. See more Feb 5, 2017 This is ... pretty good. The guy's funny, but I found an hour of this to be a clear case of diminishing returns. There's little variety in his material so I pretty much new what was coming after the first 15 minutes. See more Sep 6, 2012 You can't lose with Chris Rock. I don't care who you are, you want to laugh, watch this. See more Jul 18, 2012 Very funny stuff, it is all the general "racial" humor. It plays on the black stereotypes and Rock is very good at incorporating the jokes and fluently moving into the next ones. It is older classic Rock stuff and he has a few jokes that get good big laughs and a few smaller more timid ones. Overall nothing falls short and they are all very comedic and Rock put together a solid set. See more Jun 26, 2012 Very funny. Of course racist, but that made it funny. See more Read all reviews
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Keith Truesdell

Director

Chris Rock

Actor

Chris Rock

Executive Producer

Michael Rotenberg

Executive Producer

Sandy Chanley

Executive Producer

Tom Bull

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Movie Info

Synopsis Chris Rock brings his critically acclaimed brand of social commentary-themed humor to this 1999 standup comedy presentation from HBO. Also released as an album, Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker features Rock on-stage extolling his razor-sharp wit and wisdom on such topics as gun control, President Clinton, homophobia, racism, black leaders, and relationships.
Director
Keith Truesdell
Producer
Tom Bull
Screenwriter
Chris Rock
Genre
Comedy, Stand-Up
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 18, 2000
Runtime
1h 5m
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