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Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger
7.6 / 10• 2008• 1h 19m•NR• English
Comedy
Storyline
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
Cast & Crew
Chris Rock
Self
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Marty Callner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
