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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes95
DirectorMarty Callner
WritersChris Rock
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsChris Rock: Kill the Messenger
About Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
An HBO special edited from three performances from Chris Rock's 2008 comedy tour: London (dark suit, dark shirt), Johannesburg (black suit, white shirt) and New York (shiny jacket). Topics include the ongoing presidential campaign, the possibility of a black president, George W. Bush, gas prices, low-paid jobs, ringtones and bottled water, sex, relationships and the correct use of the n-word
Directed by Marty Callner, Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger leans on a strong ensemble — Chris Rock — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2008.
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