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Dave Chappelle's Block Party

2005, Documentary/Comedy, 1h 43m

128 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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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.
  • Rating:
    R (Language)
  • Genre:
    Documentary, Comedy, Music
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Michel Gondry
  • Producer:
    Dave Chappelle, Bob Yari, Michel Gondry
  • Writer:
    Dave Chappelle
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $11.7M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Rogue Arts, Focus Features
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SRD, DTS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle
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Michel Gondry
Michel Gondry
Director
Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle
Writer
Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle
Producer
Bob Yari
Bob Yari
Producer
Michel Gondry
Michel Gondry
Producer
Skot Bright
Skot Bright
Executive Producer
Doug Levine
Doug Levine
Executive Producer
Greg Manocherian
Greg Manocherian
Executive Producer
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Audience Reviews for Dave Chappelle's Block Party

  • Sep 05, 2008
    In an act of selfless goodness, Dave Chappelle used some of his Comedy Central paycheck to throw this block party, a concert featuring some of the biggest names in progressive hip-hop. In order to document the event he hired Michel Gondry to film his party. Choosing Michel Gondry to make this was an absolutely inspired idea, his playful direction exactly matches Dave Chappelle?s personality on display here. The event was a great thing for everyone involved, the community was given a fun free event, the musicians were given well deserved attention, and Dave Chappelle was given a chance to show the world just how nice and likable he is. Gondry is filming a concert film, but there?s more going on than music here, he and Chappelle are emerged in the community at large. Here Chappelle seems like an amazingly pleasant person, he?s like a Willy Wonka (which is subtly referenced early on) giving people a fun experience and being a fun person at the same time. Those looking for wall to wall laughs from Chappelle will probably be disappointed but what is here is something just as special.
    MJS M Super Reviewer
  • Jun 30, 2008
    A Sweet rap concert with Dave Chappelle being halarious through out the documentary. "Bitch, I said give me my money", and most of all," HIT ME"LOL
    ZACHO D Super Reviewer
  • Feb 02, 2008
    The guy in the video store warned me..don't rent the Block Party! It isn't a Chappelle comedy show. Well I knew that but I was still disappointed. Chappelle attempts to bring all the influences in his life to one big block party and descended into a cheaply filmed concert film.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Jun 18, 2007
    A nice documentary for hip-hop fans. I, unforuntely, am not one.
    Super Reviewer
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