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ave Chappelle throws a free-spirited concert party that's all about turning neighbours into friends. With the future of “Chappelle's Show” in doubt, we have “Block Party” to sustain us. If you’ve never seen his comedy show, his insanely funny film may make you miss him even though you didn't even know he existed.

In these days when most celebrity memoirs are determined to let you know there is a hard price to pay for the glitz and glamour, Dave Chappelle’s film assures you that being famous can be pure fun. The film spins the tale of a concert the comedian gave in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighbourhood of Brooklyn, and it's clear throughout that being Dave Chappelle is a blast.

The movie, directed by music-video veteran Michel Gondry, documents the concert from start to finish; the film was shot in September 2004, when Chappelle had just signed a $50 million deal for two more seasons of his comedy series - long before his breakdown, or whatever it was.

Rather then celebrate his success with an exclusive party, Chappelle invited thousands of folks to enjoy his favourite bands at a free concert, featuring a dream team of hip-hop artists - including Erykah Badu, Common, Dead Prez, Big Daddy Kane, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, the Roots, Jill Scott, Kanye West and the big surprise of the night, the reunited Fugees. This is the party of the year.