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What's in a Name?

  • TV Special
  • 2022
  • 39m
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7.1/10
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What's in a Name? (2022)
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Dave Chappelle delivers a speech at his prestigious alma mater that reflects on his comedy roots, his rise to fame and why artists "should never behave."Dave Chappelle delivers a speech at his prestigious alma mater that reflects on his comedy roots, his rise to fame and why artists "should never behave."Dave Chappelle delivers a speech at his prestigious alma mater that reflects on his comedy roots, his rise to fame and why artists "should never behave."

  • Director
    • Rikki Hughes
  • Writer
    • Dave Chappelle
  • Star
    • Dave Chappelle
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  • IMDb RATING
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    2.2K
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    • Director
      • Rikki Hughes
    • Writer
      • Dave Chappelle
    • Star
      • Dave Chappelle
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    10leftnetwork

    Dave Chappelle is the best!

    Dave Chappelle is one of if the best comedian to live in this and last century. This story has touched me as it should touch anyone who has a heart and believes in artistic expression and the freedom to practice it without interference. He tells it like it is and very humble at that. You will not be disappointed.

    Enjoy And Thank you Dave Cheppelle from the bottom of my heart.
    10elroy_geronimo

    Haters gonna hate

    Haters gonna hate and they just show their bias and their lack of knowledge and empathy.

    This "special" is a gem for fans, but not a special in the literal sense of the word. Dave reflects on his time at Duke Ellington and debunks the allegation of being a gender bigot. People are way to narrow-minded and overly sensitive and refuse to listen to context or take the context into consideration. Does Dave give you the biggest belly laughs ever? Well, sometimes he does, but he always makes you think and that's his superpower.

    The ending is beautiful and explains the reason for showing this speech to the world.

    I'm so glad he's coming to Amsterdam and I'll be able to see him live for the very first time.

    Chris Rock will be there too.
    8grantss

    Great, heartfelt oratory

    After his former high school, Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington DC, decides to rename its theatre after him, comedian Dave Chappelle gives a speech at the school. He talks about his history with the school, what the school means to him and the importance of art.

    An interesting, sometimes moving, presentation from Dave Chappelle. I wanted to say "stand-up routine" as that what I always think of when I see Chappelle up on stage. But it is clearly much more than that. There are elements of humour - you can't expect Chappelle to NOT be funny - but it is a wonderfully sincere and moving telling of what the school means to him and what it has done for him.

    His discussion of the importance of art and not bowing to conformity is also quite telling as it essentially outlines why art exists and why it should never be censored.
    10ImNickJames

    Thank you for speaking up, Chapelle.

    We're all sick of it and you help us escape it with comedy and glaringly obvious insights that so many people can't see for some reason. Never back down!
    7lisademarco-57054

    Alright

    I love Dave but there was way more monologue than comedy in this special. Still interesting to hear about his life and what he's gone through but he could really use a bit more humility. Comes off as extremely arrogant at times. Confidence is one thing, but stay humble, my friend. You are not a god. 🤷‍♀️ Also, more comedy than drama please 👏

    I love Dave but there was way more monologue than comedy in this special. Still interesting to hear about his life and what he's gone through but he could really use a bit more humility. Comes off as extremely arrogant at times. Confidence is one thing, but stay humble, my friend. You are not a god. 🤷‍♀️ Also, more comedy than drama please 👏

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    • Trivia
      This comedy special was Dedicated to the Late comedian, Norm Macdonald.
    • Connections
      References Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (2000)

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Netflix
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 戴夫·查普尔:名无所谓
    • Filming locations
      • Washington, District of Columbia, USA(Duke Ellington School of The Arts)
    • Production company
      • Pilot Boy Productions
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      39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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