dear dave chappelle,
damn. i saw your block party last night, and fisrt i would like to thank you. i've recently relocated to the midwest, but for 2 hours last night i was home again. what i'm about to say probably isn't news to you, but - 1) the line up was absolutely impeccable 2) love that you gave CSU the opportunity of a lifetime 3) love that you didn't edit FH Jr. 4) the house of broken angels is henceforth a historic landmark. i've journaled about my experienece with your film, do allow me to share an excerpt or two:
"Granted, nothing Dave says could probably ever be used on product [for my company], but his vibe of good people, a good time, a kind of rock-the-house-and-change-the-world mentality speaks to my generation. speaks to me."
"And what does Chappelle say? In his words and actions, Chappelle states that our differences are important, but there are some things about all of us that are absolutely the same. He favors and respects the elders and children. He values art and laughter. He brings good people together for the sake of doing something good. There's more than enough there to use in the business somehow - to use in life, definitely."
sometimes, i was in stitches. sometimes, i had to fight my impulse to stand up in the theater. i had such a difficult time remembering i was at a movie and not a concert. my fiance and i probably annoyed everyone by singing the words. you produced the show that i, too, have always wanted to see. if word had gotten to me about this block party, (in all sincerity) i would have cut a few classes caught a cheap flight and been there. for those who l(o,i}ve this music, you have given us a great gift. trust, as soon as the collector's edition DVD is available it will be in my possession. Dave Chappelle's Block Party will find a home, nestled safely among the likes of WildStyle, Beat Street and Breakin' 1&2. Thank you for being hiphop's Art Kane.
sincerest affection and gratitude,
teresa leggard
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i saw it too- the music wasnt loud wnough in the theatre. There werent enough black people in the theatre. Fucked up my experience.
But it was hot-i was about to order the soundtrack but they didnt have the fugees or kanye on that. So like you, i'm waiting for the dvd.
alii - if you want the soundtrack, between jay and myself we probably have all of the music (not live versions, though, of course). i can hook it up for you.
xo
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