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S01E05 Chris Rock’s ‘Bring the Pain’

2018-10-15

Emmy Award® winner W. Kamau Bell, renowned for "United Shades of America," takes the helm as director in this documentary exploring Chris Rock's transformative 1996 special, "Bring the Pain." In a candid narrative, Rock shares his journey following his dismissal from SNL and being overshadowed by Martin Lawrence. Determined to push his creative boundaries, he immersed himself in personal and daring material, honing his craft in intimate clubs. This dedication culminated in his groundbreaking HBO special, which not only reshaped comedy but also sparked critical discussions about race in popular culture, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.

Season 1 Episodes

1
Pilot
1994-08-25
 1
Michael Jackson's Final Curtain Call
2018-06-25
 2
Dancing in the Dark
1994-09-01
 2
The Osbournes: The Price of Reality
2018-07-02
 3
Guns and Gossip
1994-09-08
 3
The Rise of Trash TV
2018-07-09
 4
Father Figures
1994-09-15
 4
Freaks And Geeks: The Documentary
2018-07-16
 5
The Zit
1994-09-22
 5
Chris Rock’s ‘Bring the Pain’
2018-10-15
 6
The Substitute
1994-09-29
 7
Why Jordan Can't Read
1994-10-06
 8
Strangers in the House
1994-10-20
 9
Halloween
1994-10-27
 10
Other People's Mothers
1994-11-03
 11
Life of Brian
1994-11-10
 12
Self-Esteem
1994-11-17
 13
Pressure
1994-12-01
 14
On the Wagon
1994-12-08
 15
So-Called Angels
1994-12-22
 16
Resolutions
1995-01-05
 17
Betrayal
1995-01-12
 18
Weekend
1995-01-19
 19
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
1995-01-26