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.
Show
Cultureshock
Episode
S01E05
Air Date
Oct 15, 2018
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Pilot
S01E01
Michael Jackson's Final Curtain Call
S01E02
Dancing in the Dark
S01E02
The Osbournes: The Price of Reality
S01E03
Guns and Gossip
S01E03
The Rise of Trash TV
S01E04
Father Figures
S01E04
Freaks And Geeks: The Documentary
S01E05
The Zit
S01E05
Chris Rock’s ‘Bring the Pain’
S01E06
The Substitute
S01E07
Why Jordan Can't Read
S01E08
Strangers in the House
S01E09
Halloween
S01E10
Other People's Mothers
S01E11
Life of Brian
S01E12
Self-Esteem
S01E13
Pressure
S01E14
On the Wagon
S01E15
So-Called Angels
S01E16
Resolutions
S01E17
Betrayal
S01E18
Weekend
S01E19
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities