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