Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

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Changing the world one joke at a time.

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2024 / 100min.

Rating5.857

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Netflix

Netflix basic with Ads

Genres

Documentary

Comedy

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.

Directors

Actors

Eddie Murphy

Wanda Sykes

Lucille Ball

Gina Yashere

Solomon Georgio

Patti Harrison

Hannah Gadsby

Ronald Reagan

Madonna

Tig Notaro

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