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Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Changing the world one joke at a time.
Jun 07, 2024 1h 40m
6.2
10 votes

Synopsis

This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.

Title Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Companies Push It Productions, Union Editorial, Brian Graden Media
Countries United States of America
Keywords stand-up comedy, lgbt
Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Anita Bryant

Anita Bryant

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
David Letterman

David Letterman

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Madonna

Madonna

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cher

Cher

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sonny Bono

Sonny Bono

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bob Smith

Bob Smith

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Diane Sawyer

Diane Sawyer

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alec Mapa

Alec Mapa

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)