DAVE CHAPELLE'S BLOCK PARTY (UNRATED) - 2005
Directed by Michel Gondry, Starring Dave Chapelle.
Black people are cooler than everyone, and everyone knows this. During this film, the only white person you will aspire to be is Michel Gondry, but that's normal for me. Or, okay, maybe it will just inspire to buy a Dead Prez album.
This is a surprising little documentary. It traces the creation and events of a block party that comedian Dave Chapelle held in Brooklyn. If you are unfamiliar with his work, or the work of musicians who perform, this is a great introduction. If the music alone doesn't stir your soul, then the Wonka-esque wish-giving certainly will. Finally, a millionaire doing something randomly fun AND provoking with those millions.
All the beauty in the filming, all quirky characters Chapelle encounters, and even Chapelle in his unconditional hilarity, truly take a back seat to the performances.
My advice: Listen.
