| The Dreamer | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Stan Lathan |
| Written by | Dave Chappelle |
| Starring | Dave Chappelle |
Production company | Netflix Worldwide Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
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The Dreamer is a 2023 American stand-up comedy special written and performed by Dave Chappelle for Netflix. It was directed by Stan Lathan and recorded at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. in 2023.
Summary
The special centres around the importance of inspiration and having a dream. Chappelle draws material from the 2000s when he struggled after Chappelle's Show was no longer running. Chappelle again makes fun of transgender issues, which have previously drawn criticism from the LGBTQ community. He also discusses the 'slap heard around the world,' when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
Music
The opening title features the song "Daydreaming" by Radiohead.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Variety Special | Dave Chappelle, Rikki Hughes, Stan Lathan, and Sina Sadighi | Nominated | |
| Directing for a Variety Special | Stan Lathan | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Directors Guild of America | Outstanding Directing – Variety Specials | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Producers Guild of America | Outstanding Producer of Variety, Sketch, Standup & Talk Television | Dave Chappelle, Rikki Hughes, Stan Lathan, and Sina Sadighi | Nominated | |
| 2025 | Grammy Awards | Best Comedy Album | Dave Chappelle | Won |
References
- ^ Haring, Bruce (January 6, 2024). "Dave Chappelle's 'The Dreamer' Reflects On That Slap Heard 'Round The World". Deadline.
- ^ Zinoman, Jason (December 31, 2023). "Dave Chappelle Assumes We're Already Offended in His New Netflix Special". The New York Times.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (2024-01-06). "Dave Chappelle's 'The Dreamer' Reflects On That Slap Heard 'Round The World". Deadline. Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "Dave Chappelle". Emmys. Emmys. 2024-07-17. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ Coleman, Ryan; Sederholm, Jillian (2024-09-08). "See all the winners from 2024 Creative Arts Emmys: 'Shōgun,' 'The Bear,' 'SNL,' more". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
