Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (HBO)

About Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly (HBO)

"Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly" is an HBO stand-up special by stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle. It was first aired in 2000. Chappelle entertains his audiences with humorous satire and comedic outlooks on everyday situations, while also touching on more serious social issues such as race relations and drug use. The film showcases Chappelle's uncanny ability to weave together hilarious narratives while lending meaningful insights into life's complexities.

Making / Production

The show was produced and aired by HBO. Stan Lathan served as the director of the film. Dave Chappelle wrote the entire script, sinking his own unique style and humor into the bits and pieces of the stand-up special. The film stands as a testament to Chappelle's comedic genius and his ability to orchestrate spectacular stand-up performances.

Actors

• Dave Chappelle as himself: Chappelle's irreverent and insightful humor is the centerpiece of the film. His improvisational and observational comedic skills shine throughout the entire runtime.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was Chappelle's first hour-long HBO special.
• The filming location was at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C., Chappelle's hometown.
• The title "Killin' Them Softly" refers to Chappelle's approach to comedy where he tackles hard-hitting topics with his soft-spoken and hilarious perspectives.

Quotes

• "You know you must be doing something right if old white people like you."
• "D.C. has changed. It's different now. There's a lot of white people walking around, isn't there?"
• "I'm not saying I'm for or against the police. All I'm saying is that if I'm a cop, and I'm pulling someone over at two in the morning on a DUI stop, that's whose blood I'd wanna to test for intoxication."

Music, Soundtrack

Being a stand-up special, "Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly" doesn't specifically feature any musical scores or tracks. The primary focus is on Chappelle's performance and dialogue. However, background music and sound effects were employed to enhance the overall comedic effect of the special.