Comedian Dave Chappelle bringing 'Untitled' documentary to Value City Arena
Comedian Dave Chappelle will be in Columbus next month to screen his self-produced documentary at Value City Arena.
The independent film "Untitled," to be shown in Columbus on Nov. 19, follows Chapelle during the COVID-19 pandemic and after the murder of George Floyd as he provides much needed "economic and comic relief" in the community he calls home, according to a press release.
The project, directed by Oscar and Emmy-winning filmmakers Steven Bognar and Ohio-based Julia Reichert, began as a live comedy show in a neighbor's cornfield, but ultimately became a summer filled with "unforgettable" memories with neighbors, friends and fellow comedians, according to the press release.
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The screening follows recent controversy involving Chappelle.
On Oct. 20, hundreds of Netflix employees staged a walkout following protests over Chappelle's latest Netflix comedy special "The Closer," where the comedian commented on the transgender community.
He doubled down on transphobic jokes during the special, weighing in on comments J.K. Rowling made in December 2019. The "Harry Potter" author conflated sex with gender and defended ideas suggesting that changing one's biological sex was a threat to her own gender identity.
"They canceled J.K. Rowling – my God," Chappelle said. "Effectually she said gender was a fact, the trans community got mad as (expletive), they started calling her a TERF. I'm Team TERF. I agree. I agree, man. Gender is a fact."
In addition to the Value City Arena screening, "Untitled" will also be shown in Cincinnati, Atlanta, Toronto, San Francisco, New York and other cities as part of an arena tour.
Information from the Cincinnati Enquirer was included in this story.
At a glance
The documentary screening will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 in Value City Arena, East Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road.
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Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday via Ticketmaster.com. Prices currently range between $49.50 and $129.50.
No cellphones, cameras or recording devices will be allowed at the show, and anyone caught with a phone in the venue will be ejected, per the venue's website.
All phones and smartwatches will be placed in Yondr pouches and will be unlocked at the end of the show.
By purchasing a ticket and attending the event you certify and attest that you and all individuals 18 and older in your party will provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test (72 hours prior to the event) before entering the venue, OR must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least two weeks after final dose) providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination and proof of ID.
Per the university, masks are required for all guests. Entry requirements are subject to change.
For more information, visit https://www.schottensteincenter.com/events/detail/dave-chapelle.