Dave Chappelle's Block Party

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Dave Chappelle's Block Party

R

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.

Critics Consensus

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.

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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.

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Tim Cogshell

Boxoffice Magazine

03/11/2006

4/4

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

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Victor Stiff

Dope Black Movies

07/10/2021

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

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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.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

09/03/2020

3.5/4.0

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

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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.

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04/09/2022

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

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11/03/2021

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

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06/06/2021

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

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06/15/2020

One of my favorite documentaries.

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09/06/2019

Fucking hilarious!!!!!!!

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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)