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Dave Chappelle's Block party - Dave Chappelle, Mos Def, Wyclef Jean, Michel Gondry
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Movie propaganda
You're invited to the party of the decade!
A genuine crowd-pleaser, Dave Chappelle's Block Party spotlights comedy superstar Dave Chappelle as he presents a Brooklyn neighbourhood with its very own once-in-a-lifetime free block party. The unprecedented combination of comedy and music was shot on location. In addition to Mr Chappelle performing all-new material, the stellar roster of artists includes Kanye West, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, Dead Prez, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, the Roots, Cody ChesnuTT, Big Daddy Kane, and - reunited for their first performance in over seven years - the Fugees.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Michel Gondry and his Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind cinematographer Ellen Kuras capture all of the exclusive performances and crowd excitement on an unforgettable Saturday afternoon and night, as well as (earlier in the week) private rehearsals footage and Mr Chappelle in the small Ohio town he calls home.
In Ohio, Mr Chappelle wandered through town handing out golden tickets to invite several dozen citizens to join the party, providing transportation and lodging for their first-time-ever visit to Brooklyn. Ohio's Central State University marching band made the trip and helped kick off the festivities at the intersection of Quincy and Downing Streets. As a diverse crowd comes together, Mr Chappelle's freestyle wit guides them (and us) through a day-long, life-affirming celebration of music and comedy, history and community.
The line-up of performers is distinguished not only by the calibre of their music but also by the strength and power that their art draws from keeping their creativity pure. Offering movie-goers front-row seats at a unique entertainment and communal experience, Dave Chappelle's Block Party showcases how vital and vibrant music and humour can unite us and help transcend our turbulent times.
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Target demographic movie keyword propaganda
- Film comedy concert music stand-up street party block humour
Persons of interest
- Dave Chappelle .... Himself, Host
- Erykah Badu .... Herself
- Bilal .... Himself
- Cody Chestnutt .... Himself
- Common .... Himself
- Mos Def .... Himself
- Freeway .... Himself
- James "Kamal" Gray .... Himself
- Fred Hampton Jr .... Himself
- Lauryn Hill .... Herself
- Leonard "Hub" Hubbard .... Himself
- Wyclef Jean .... Himself
- Big Daddy Kane .... Himself
- Talib Kweli .... Himself
- John Legend .... Himself
- Tiffany Limos .... Herself
- Pras .... Himself
- Dead Prez .... Themselves
- Kool G Rap .... Himself
- Jill Scott .... Herself
- Ahmir-Khalib Thompson .... Himself
- Tariq Trotter .... Himself
- Kanye West .... Himself
- Dave Chappelle .... Screenwriter
- Michel Gondry .... Director
Cinematic intelligence sources
- Dave Chappelle's Block party official movie site
- Dave Chappelle's Block party film production notes
- Dave Chappelle's Block party QuickTime movie trailers
- Awards and film festivals:
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2006: Another view
- Studios and distributors:
Intelligence analyst
Special Agent Matti
Theatrical report
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Security censorship classification
M (Moderate coarse language, moderate sexual references, drug references)
Surveillance time
103 minutes (1:43 hours)
Not for public release in Australia before date
Film: 4 May 2006
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