Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix comedy special delves into George Floyd's death and the ensuing Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country.
The title of the special, "8:46," is a reference to the length of time that Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee against Floyd's neck.
The title of the special is a reference to the length of time that Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee against Floyd's neck, killing him.. It was filmed on June 6 at an open-air theater in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Attendees sat 6 feet apart, adhering to local safety guidelines, and wore cloth face coverings. They also had their temperatures taken prior to entry and all parking attendants, ushers and members of security also wore masks.
During the special, Chappelle delved into police brutality, referencing Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Philandro Castile, as victims of violence at the hands of law enforcement officers. "They found him … he was hiding in a cabin," Chappelle said during the set. "When they figured out where this n----- was, no less than 400 police officers showed up and answered the call … and you know why 400 cops showed up? Because one of their own was murdered. So how the f--- can't they understand what's going on in these streets?"
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