Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024)

Changing the world one joke at a time.

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 (54)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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

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Robin Tran

Self

Susan Stryker

Self

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Jim David

Self

R

Roger Q. Mason

Self

R

Robin Tyler

Self

K

KJ Whitehead

Self

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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)

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Suzanne Westenhoefer

Self

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