Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels (2020)
Run The Jewels ignite the stage for the first-ever live performance of RTJ4 in this electrifying, vote-fueled music special.
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels - Movie Information
- Original Title: Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels
- Release Year: 2020
- Directed by: Thomas Bingham
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Music
- Runtime: 45m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Production Companies: Adult Swim, RocketSlide Films, Williams Street, Nine Mile Circle, Mondial, Mondial/Tiny Lion, BMG Music, Ben and Jerry's
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Adult Swim x Ben & Jerry's Present Holy Calamavote | A Special Performance by Run The Jewels (US)
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels - Plot
Celebrate your right to vote with Run The Jewels' first performance of RTJ4.
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Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Thomas Bingham
Main Cast
- Eric André
- El-P
- 2 Chainz
- Zack De La Rocha
- Gangsta Boo
- Pharrell Williams
- Mavis Staples
- Killer Mike
- Joshua Homme
- Greg Nice
Writers
- Eric André
- Dan Curry
Producers
- Christina Glass Hartley
- Mark Apen
- Donald Williams
- Thomas Bingham
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels - FAQs
What is Holy Calamavote about?
Holy Calamavote is a 45-minute music special celebrating voting rights, featuring Run The Jewels' first-ever live performance of their acclaimed album RTJ4. Hosted by Eric André, the show brings together a remarkable lineup of guest artists and serves as a passionate call to civic action ahead of the 2020 US election.
Who are the guest performers in Holy Calamavote?
The special features an incredible roster of guests joining Killer Mike and El-P on stage, including 2 Chainz, Zack De La Rocha of Rage Against the Machine, Pharrell Williams, Mavis Staples, Gangsta Boo, Joshua Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, and Greg Nice.
Why did Run The Jewels make Holy Calamavote?
Run The Jewels created Holy Calamavote as a direct response to the 2020 US presidential election, urging fans to exercise their right to vote. Produced in partnership with Adult Swim and Ben & Jerry's, the special blends high-energy live music with a clear political message: plot, plan, strategize, organize, and mobilize.
When was Holy Calamavote released?
Holy Calamavote premiered on October 17, 2020, just weeks before the US presidential election. The timing was entirely intentional — Run The Jewels and their partners wanted to energize and motivate voters while delivering a landmark live debut of RTJ4.
Who directed and produced Holy Calamavote?
Thomas Bingham directed the special. It was produced by Christina Glass Hartley, Mark Apen, Donald Williams, and Bingham himself, with backing from Adult Swim, Williams Street, RocketSlide Films, BMG Music, and Ben & Jerry's, making it a uniquely collaborative creative and activist project.
Is Holy Calamavote the first RTJ4 live performance?
Yes — Holy Calamavote marks the very first time Run The Jewels performed their fourth studio album RTJ4 live. Released during the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020, RTJ4 had no traditional tour, making this special the definitive live document of that record and its politically charged energy.
What genre is Holy Calamavote?
Holy Calamavote is a Music special — specifically a live concert film. It captures Run The Jewels performing RTJ4 in full for the first time, surrounded by a stellar cast of guest artists, making it both a thrilling musical event and a politically motivated piece of activist entertainment.
What are similar films to Holy Calamavote?
If you enjoyed Holy Calamavote, you might love Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour (2024), OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (2022), Shawn Mendes: Live in Concert (2020), The Beatles: Get Back – The Rooftop Concert (2022), A Complete Unknown (2024), and Jonas Brothers Family Roast (2021).
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