By Anthony Pearson Feb 8, 2006, 9:01 GMT
We have added a new trailer, 4 new stills and a poster for the comedy documentry, Dave Chappelle's Block Party.
You can the media here.
A genuine crowd-pleaser, Dave Chappelle's Block Party spotlights comedysuperstar Dave Chappelle as he presents a Brooklyn neighborhood with its very ownonce-in-a-lifetime free block party. The unprecedented combination of comedy andmusic was shot on location. In addition to Mr. Chappelle performing all-newmaterial, the stellar roster of artists includes Kanye West, Mos Def, Talib Kweli,Common, Dead Prez, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, the Roots, Cody ChesnuTT, Big DaddyKane, and - reunited for their first performance in over seven years - the Fugees.Academy Award-winning filmmaker Michel Gondry and his Eternal Sunshine of theSpotless Mind cinematographer Ellen Kuras capture all of the exclusive performancesand 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 Ohiotown he calls home.In Ohio, Mr. Chappelle wandered through town handing out golden tickets to inviteseveral dozen citizens to join the party, providing transportation and lodging fortheir first-time-ever visit to Brooklyn. Ohio's Central State University marchingband made the trip and helped kick off the festivities at the intersection of Quincyand Downing Streets. As a diverse crowd comes together, Mr. Chappelle's freestylewit guides them (and us) through a day-long, life-affirming celebration of music andcomedy, history and community.The lineup of performers is distinguished not only by the caliber of their music butalso by the strength and power that their art draws from keeping their creativitypure. Offering moviegoers front-row seats at a unique entertainment and communalexperience, Dave Chappelle's Block Party showcases how vital and vibrant music andhumor can unite us and help transcend our turbulent times.
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