DysFunktional Family (2003)

Documentary on comedian Eddie Griffin who heads back home to a family reunion, which includes two uncles - one a porn director and the other an ex-pimp.

Director:

George Gallo

Writer:

Eddie Griffin (head writer)

Stars:

Eddie Griffin, Joe Howard, Matthew Brent

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Eddie Griffin	...	Himself
Joe Howard	...	Father
Matthew Brent	...	Himself
Robert Noble	...	Himself

Storyline

Concert performance of Eddie Griffin that includes behind-the-scenes documentary footage detailing the stand-up comedian's personal life and family as he travels to a family reunion to reunite with the cast of characters who are the root of his comedy: his mother, an uncle who was an ex-pimp, and his Uncle Curtis, who pontificates on his career as a porno director.

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Plot Keywords:

stand up comedian | stand up comedy | african american | family relationships

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Taglines:

The movie they don't want you to see is coming to a theater near you.

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Genres:

Comedy | Documentary

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, language and drug-related humor

Details

Official Sites:

Miramax [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 April 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Eddie Griffin: Dys-funk-tional Family

Filming Locations:

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,079,797 (USA) (4 April 2003)

Gross:

$2,223,990 (USA) (25 April 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brad Grey Pictures, Gold Circle Films, Heartland Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in The Benchwarmers (2006)

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Soundtracks

"I Know Where I'm Going"
Written by S. Knight, M. Knight, D. Vegas, D. Devoux and E. Griffin
Performed by Michel'le
Produced and Mixed by Tha Row Hitters
Courtesy of Tha Row

User Reviews

Hilarious

Eddie Griffen is clearly one of the funniest comedians around and this innovatively well put together DVD is a welcome and hilarious break from the norm.

Griffen's no nonsense sense of humour is brilliant and along with the way Gallo (the director) ties all of eddie's routine into pieces of footage taken of his family, discussing the events he's describing in the routine, is really fresh! I totally loved and was disappointed to see a 1/10 review. If you don't find this DVD funny and quirky then you need to get rid of the pocket protector Poindexter!! This isn't for the faint of heart- it's for everyone with a pulse and a personality-it's a offensive in part but it's REALLY funny!