Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
07/06/2024
2h
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.
Cast
Lily Tomlin
Self
Rosie O'Donnell
Self
Sandra Bernhard
Self
Wanda Sykes
Self
Tig Notaro
Self
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Self
Patti Harrison
Self
Joel Kim Booster
Self
Billy Eichner
Self
Mae Martin
Self
Fortune Feimster
Self
Marsha Warfield
Self
Margaret Cho
Self
Scott Thompson
Self
Gina Yashere
Self
Judy Gold
Self
Hannah Gadsby
Self
James Adomian
Self
Bob the Drag Queen
Self
Trixie Mattel
Self
River Butcher
Self
Bruce Vilanch
Self
Matteo Lane
Self
Guy Branum
Self
Todd Glass
Self
Roz Hernandez
Self
Dave Holmes
Self
Solomon Georgio
Self
Robin Tran
Self
Susan Stryker
Self
Jim David
Self
Roger Q. Mason
Self
Robin Tyler
Self
KJ Whitehead
Self
Kate Aurthur
Self
Shar Jossell
Self
Ellen DeGeneres
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Harvey Milk
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Pryor
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Anita Bryant
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
David Letterman
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Madonna
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cher
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sonny Bono
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lucille Ball
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Carol Burnett
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Conan O'Brien
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Eddie Murphy
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bob Smith
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Diane Sawyer
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alec Mapa
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Suzanne Westenhoefer
Self
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