Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones (2019)

Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones (2019) – Dave Chappelle takes on gun culture, the opioid crisis and the tidal wave of celebrity scandals in this defiant stand-up special.

Dave Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is known for his observational comedy and his often controversial material. Chappelle has won numerous awards for his work, including four Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Director: Stan Lathan is an American film and television director. He has directed numerous films and television shows, including the stand-up specials of Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Eddie Murphy. Lathan has won two Emmy Awards for his work.

Location: Sticks & Stones was filmed at the Tabernacle in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The Tabernacle is a 2,000-seat music venue that has hosted a variety of performers, including Prince, Aretha Franklin, and The Grateful Dead.

Size of audience: The audience for Sticks & Stones was approximately 2,000 people. The special was filmed in front of a live audience, and the laughter and applause can be heard throughout the special.

Reviews

• The Hollywood Reporter: “Chappelle is at his most provocative and fearless in Sticks & Stones, a stand-up special that is sure to divide audiences.”
• Variety: “Sticks & Stones is a challenging and thought-provoking special that is sure to spark debate.”
• The New York Times: “Chappelle’s latest special is his most controversial yet, but it is also his most challenging and rewarding.”
• The Guardian: “Sticks & Stones is a bold and provocative special that is sure to offend some, but it is also a funny and thought-provoking work of art.”
• Rolling Stone: “Sticks & Stones is Dave Chappelle’s best special in years, a fearless and uncompromising work of comedy.”

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