A Review of Dave Chappelle’s comedy special “The Closer” (audio)

Chappelle is a cultural commentator and a comedian

At this point, Chappelle has surpassed the label of comedian and is just as much a cultural commentator. For the politically correct hegemony, he’s the heretic du jour. But for those who love comedy, Chappelle continues to be impossible to ignore.

The Closer was filmed in Detroit and is available on Netflix

Usually, when a comedian makes the headlines, it’s because of something they did off stage. Chappelle’s The Closer has been a constant in the news since its debut on October 5, 2021. Directed by Stan Lathan, it’s his sixth and final Netflix special for the foreseeable future. When a comedian walks off the stage, whether figuratively or actually, silence is never desired. Chappelle went off that stage in Detroit with a ruckus. It’s still echoing now.