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'@@ -1,7 +1,17 @@ {{Short description|2023 American stand-up comedy special}} -'''''Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer''''' is a 2023 American [[stand-up comedy]] special written and performed by [[Dave Chappelle]] for [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/dave-chappelles-the-dreamer-reflects-on-that-slap-1235696797/|title=Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Dreamer’ Reflects On That Slap Heard ‘Round The World|first=Bruce|last=Haring|work=Deadline|date=January 6, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/31/arts/television/dave-chappelle-the-dreamer-netflix.html|title=Dave Chappelle Assumes We’re Already Offended in His New Netflix Special|first=Jason|last=Zinoman|date=December 31, 2023|work=The New York Times|url-access=limited}}</ref> + +== '''Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer''' == +Dave Chappelle, an American comedian, producer, and actor, has developed into the most well-known voices in the 21st-century comedy.  Known for his keen views on race, society, and United States culture, he gained fame for his sarcastic comedy sketch series, “Chappelle’s Show,” which became a classic experience in television history. Although he departed the show while at the top of TV ratings, he continued to impact the comedy scene, doing stand-up specials and public appearances. His art showed a unique blend of realism, social commentary, and comedy, which earned him numerous awards, to include Emmy and Grammy Awards. “Dave Chappelle – The Dreamer” takes dive into his career, personal life and footprint he had on both fans and critics. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Dave Chappelle - Awards |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0152638/awards/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> + +=== '''Plot''' === +The story begins with Dave Chappelle being raised in Washington, DC, where eventually attends Duke Ellington School of the Arts. His emotion for theatre arts sparked, paving his road to being a performer. Even as a kid Chappelle dreamed big and started performing in local night clubs at the age of 14 years old<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dave Chappelle - Biography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0152638/bio/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref>. Displaying his talent and motivation. After finishing high school, Chappelle takes the next step into moving to New York City, where many major comedy clubs and entertainment venues are. The busy city becomes the background to his fast-paced rise to the comedy scene. His comedy style and unfiltered takes on society topics quickly gained attention, setting him up as a promising young talent. By 19, he made his film debut Robin Hood: Men in Tights<ref>{{Citation |last=Brooks |first=Mel |title=Robin Hood: Men in Tights |date=1993-07-28 |type=Adventure, Comedy, Musical |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107977/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8_tt_8_nm_0_q_robin%2520hood |access-date=2024-06-27 |others=Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Roger Rees |publisher=Brooksfilms, Gaumont}}</ref>. He then starred in a sitcom Buddies<ref>{{Citation |title=Buddies |date=1996-03-05 |type=Comedy |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115120/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8_tt_8_nm_0_q_buddies |access-date=2024-06-27 |others=Dave Chappelle, Richard Roundtree, Judith Ivey |publisher=Wind Dancer Productions, Touchstone Television}}</ref> which only lasted one season. He then had an appearance in The Nutty Professor <ref>{{Citation |last=Shadyac |first=Tom |title=The Nutty Professor |date=1996-06-28 |type=Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117218/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_nutty |access-date=2024-06-27 |others=Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn |publisher=Imagine Entertainment}}</ref> as Reggie Warrington, a night club scene with Eddie Murphy. Chappelle’s career continues to take off as he is pushing himself to bigger roles and projects.  The path from High school to dreamer to famous comedian and actor is labeled as strength, creativity, and motivation to his skills as an entertainer. As time passes he is taking steps closer to realizing his dream, and inspiring other up and coming comedians and entertainers alike along the way. + +"Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer" is proof to the abilities of motivation and importance of following one’s hunger for his dreams. Chappelle’s story is of victories after suffering tough losses along the way, highlighting his path from young dreamer to a significant celebrity in the world of comedy and entertainment. == References == -{{reflist}} +'''''- "Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer." IMDb, IMDb.com, <nowiki>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18278698/]</nowiki>(<nowiki>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18278698/</nowiki>).''''' +'''''- "Dave Chappelle: Biography." Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, <nowiki>[https://www.biography.com/performer/dave-chappelle]</nowiki>(<nowiki>https://www.biography.com/performer/dave-chappelle</nowiki>).''''' + +'''''- Scott, A.O. "Dave Chappelle’s New Special Offers Humor and Insight." The New York Times, 23 June 2022, [<nowiki>https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/23/arts/television/dave-chappelle-the-Dave</nowiki> Chappelle: The Dreamer''''' is a 2023 American [[stand-up comedy]] special written and performed by [[Dave Chappelle]] for [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haring |first=Bruce |date=January 6, 2024 |title=Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Dreamer’ Reflects On That Slap Heard ‘Round The World |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/dave-chappelles-the-dreamer-reflects-on-that-slap-1235696797/ |work=Deadline}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zinoman |first=Jason |date=December 31, 2023 |title=Dave Chappelle Assumes We’re Already Offended in His New Netflix Special |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/31/arts/television/dave-chappelle-the-dreamer-netflix.html |url-access=limited |work=The New York Times}}</ref> ==External links== '