Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

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Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

"Changing the world one joke at a time."

2024

1h 40m

6.2(10 votes)

Documentary

Comedy

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

Links & Resources

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Production Companies

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

54 members

Acting

Lily Tomlin

Self

Lily Tomlin

Acting

Rosie O'Donnell

Self

Rosie O'Donnell

Acting

Sandra Bernhard

Self

Sandra Bernhard

Acting

Wanda Sykes

Self

Wanda Sykes

Acting

Tig Notaro

Self

Tig Notaro

Acting

Eddie Izzard

Self

Eddie Izzard

Acting

Patti Harrison

Self

Patti Harrison

Acting

Joel Kim Booster

Self

Joel Kim Booster

Acting

Billy Eichner

Self

Billy Eichner

Acting

Mae Martin

Self

Mae Martin

Acting

Fortune Feimster

Self

Fortune Feimster

Acting

Marsha Warfield

Self

Marsha Warfield

Acting

Margaret Cho

Self

Margaret Cho

Acting

Scott Thompson

Self

Scott Thompson

Acting

Gina Yashere

Self

Gina Yashere

Acting

Judy Gold

Self

Judy Gold

Acting

Hannah Gadsby

Self

Hannah Gadsby

Acting

James Adomian

Self

James Adomian

Acting

Bob the Drag Queen

Self

Bob the Drag Queen

Acting

Trixie Mattel

Self

Trixie Mattel

Acting

River Butcher

Self

River Butcher

Acting

Bruce Vilanch

Self

Bruce Vilanch

Acting

Matteo Lane

Self

Matteo Lane

Acting

Guy Branum

Self

Guy Branum

Acting

Todd Glass

Self

Todd Glass

Acting

Roz Hernandez

Self

Roz Hernandez

Acting

Dave Holmes

Self

Dave Holmes

Acting

Solomon Georgio

Self

Solomon Georgio

Acting

Robin Tran

Self

No Image

Acting

Susan Stryker

Self

Susan Stryker

Acting

Suzanne Westenhoefer

Self

No Image

Acting

Jim David

Self

No Image

Directing

Roger Q. Mason

Self

No Image

Acting

Robin Tyler

Self

No Image

Acting

KJ Whitehead

Self

No Image

Acting

Kate Aurthur

Self

No Image

Production

Shar Jossell

Self

Shar Jossell

Acting

Ellen DeGeneres

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ellen DeGeneres

Acting

Harvey Milk

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Harvey Milk

Acting

Richard Pryor

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Richard Pryor

Acting

Anita Bryant

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Anita Bryant

Acting

David Letterman

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

David Letterman

Acting

Madonna

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Madonna

Acting

Cher

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Cher

Acting

Sonny Bono

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Sonny Bono

Acting

Lucille Ball

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Lucille Ball

Acting

Carol Burnett

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Carol Burnett

Acting

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ronald Reagan

Acting

Conan O'Brien

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Conan O'Brien

Acting

Eddie Murphy

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Eddie Murphy

Acting

Bob Smith

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Bob Smith

Acting

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Bill Clinton

Acting

Diane Sawyer

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Diane Sawyer

Acting

Alec Mapa

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Alec Mapa

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