Explore the history of LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy in this funny and heartfelt documentary featuring personal stories from an all-star roster of performers.
| Type | Documentaries |
| Distributor | NETFLIX |
| Cast | Patti Harrison, Tig Notaro, Sandra Bernhard |
| Director | Page Hurwitz |
| Genre | Documentaries, LGBTQ Movies, Intimate , Social & Cultural Docs, US Movies |
| Maturity Rating | [U/A] 16+ |
| Content Warnings | crude humor, language, mature themes, sexual content, tobacco use |
| Release Date | 18th June 2024 |
| Duration | 1Hour 40 Mint |
| Origin Country | United States |
“Things have got to change, things have got to evolve.” These words ring true, both then and now. Netflix has released the official trailer for an exciting new stand-up comedy documentary, Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, directed by acclaimed filmmaker and producer Page Hurwitz. This documentary is set to premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in their Spotlight section, with a Netflix release following shortly after.
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution delves into the history of LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy, highlighting its crucial role as a tool for social change over the past fifty years. The documentary combines insightful interviews, unforgettable stand-up performances, archival footage, and verité segments featuring top LGBTQ+ comics like Lily Tomlin, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes, Eddie Izzard, Hannah Gadsby, Tig Notaro, Rosie O’Donnell, Margaret Cho, Bob The Drag Queen, and Trixie Mattel, among others.
Watch the official trailer on Netflix’s YouTube channel:
The film not only celebrates contemporary LGBTQ+ comedians but also honors the trailblazing pioneers who paved the way for future generations. By reflecting on the past, Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution offers a comprehensive look at how stand-up comedy has been a powerful instrument for progress and acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community.
“The history of LGBTQ+ stand up is ultimately about queer liberation. We don’t normally think of comedians when we think of social movements but the talented artists in this film helped to shift the culture in significant ways, sometimes having to make great personal sacrifices. I hope this film honors and celebrates their contributions to LGBTQ+ history and to the larger community. This film has been a true labor of love and I’m grateful to Netflix for their support.” –Director Page Hurwitz
You can watch the teaser trailer for Hurwitz’s Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution doc right here for more.
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