Dave Chappelle's Block Party

"You're invited to the party of the decade!"

Mar 3 2006 R 1h 43m
Comedy, Documentary, Music

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.

Plot

Dave Chappelle presents a Brooklyn neighborhood with its very own once-in-a-lifetime free block party. In addition to Chappelle, the 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. Includes private rehearsals footage and Chappelle in the small Ohio town he calls home, where he wanders through town handing out golden tickets to invite several dozen citizens to join the party, providing transportation and lodging for their visit to Brooklyn. Ohio's Central State University marching band makes the trip and kicks off the festivities at the intersection of Quincy and Downing Streets. A diverse crowd and Chappelle's freestyle wit guides them (and us) through a celebration of music and comedy, history and community.

Written by

Dave Chappelle

Directed by

Michel Gondry

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Yari Film Group

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

3 wins & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
9,727
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
84
Popularity
NA