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Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
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Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024 · 100 min Documentary Comedy
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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The film constructs a vibrant, living portrait of a community where every punchline carries the weight of a political statement and each performance feels like an act of liberation. It moves seamlessly between laugh-out-loud moments and poignant social history.

What lingers after the credits roll is a profound appreciation for the courage it takes to turn pain into punchlines and to build a movement from the stage up. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Page Hurwitz

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Lily Tomlin

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Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell

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Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard

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Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

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Tig Notaro

Tig Notaro

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Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard

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Patti Harrison

Patti Harrison

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Joel Kim Booster

Joel Kim Booster

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Billy Eichner

Billy Eichner

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Mae Martin

Mae Martin

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