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Dave Chappelle Documentary Screening in Yellow Springs

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Fueled by the murder of George Floyd, shut-in by the closures of business and unable to perform around the country, the movie follows Dave Chappelle as he provides the community he calls home with two things desperately needed in difficult times – economic and comic relief. What began as an experimental socially-distanced live comedy show in a neighbor’s cornfield, grew into an unforgettable summer with his neighbors, friends and fellow comedians. Ultimately, Chappelle’s cornfield concerts would serve as a model of courage not just for his community, but for the entire live entertainment industry.
The documentary is a Dave Chappelle’s Pilot Boy Production, produced and directed by Oscar and Emmy winning filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar (American Factory).
Event details – Attendees must show a Covid Vaccination card or negative Covid test (within 48 hours of the event) with a valid photo ID. Box office will open at 5pm for vaccine and ID checks.
Doors to the event will open at 6pm.
Showings at the Little Art Theatre in Yellow Springs.

Update Fri, Sat & Sun 7pm shows sold out

New showtimes added:

Sat & Sun 2pm, Mon 7pm
Advanced tickets are available – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/294736794687

Yellow Springs Filmmakers Partner with Chappelle on Documentary

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This year’s Tribeca Film Festival will close on June 19th with a still untitled documentary directed and produced by Academy Award winning Yellow Springs filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar.  The documentary, making its world premiere, portrays the challenges facing a rural village in Ohio during the early days of the pandemic. It captures the emotional period of the Black Lives Matter movement and the remarkable leadership of the town’s youth who started weekly marches and rallies in comedian Dave Chappelle’s home town of Yellow Springs.

“Dave is our neighbor. We see him in the grocery store, and on the street. When Dave came to us with the idea, we were immediately struck by the challenge to tell the story of our part of the world during the pandemic and the national reckoning on racial injustice,” said Reichert. “This was a historic moment and we really wanted to chronicle this place and this time, it just felt right.”

“Dave and his friends entrusted our team of amazing young filmmakers from Ohio with intimate moments which enabled us to create a moving portrait of artists’ as they navigated a time of fear and isolation,” said Bognar.

 

Yellow Springs Chappelle Shows Announced

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It looks like another summer of fun at the Wirrrig Pavilion is coming up.  Tickets will go on sale at noon today on ticketmaster for a series of Dave Chappelle & Friends shows.

Dave Chappelle hosts an exclusive evening of conversation and comedy in the era of social distancing. This event has extremely limited capacity to ensure the safety of all attendees. Doors open at 8:00 pm. No alcohol will be sold or permitted on the premises. As a friendly reminder, please be advised that The Wirrig Pavilion is located in a rural area where families, pets, and animals reside. We ask that all attendees please drive carefully, and adhere to all posted speed limit signs while travelling to and from The Wirrig Pavilion. MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES ONSITE AND TEMPERATURES WILL BE CHECKED UPON ENTRY.

Tickets will be available for 9pm shows on

Wed, May 26th
Thurs, May 27th
Fri, May 28th
Sat, May 29th

Ticket prices may fluctuate, based on demand, at any time.