1. Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution Is Better Than Netflix - Autostraddle
Jun 20, 2024 · All in all, Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution is a funny, educational doc essential to any novice queer comic wanting to learn about the roots ...
If this were on any other platform, I would highly recommend it with the utmost enthusiasm.
2. 'Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution' Review - We Got Bruce!
Jun 19, 2024 · Outstanding makes a persuasive, highly entertaining case that the evolution of queer comedy is inextricably bound to broader developments in representation.
In the opening section of Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, you might be forgiven for thinking this is an extended Pride Month promo to breathe new life into Netflix’s 2022 special, Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration.
3. 'Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution' Review: History of Queer Comics
Jun 15, 2024 · One of the most moving aspects of the film is how it highlights the mentor-mentee dynamic of queer comedy, with each trailblazer passing on an ...
Lily Tomlin, Margaret Cho, Eddie Izzard and Sandra Bernhard are among those sharing their experiences in Page Hurwitz’s archive-rich study.
4. 'Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution' Netflix Documentary Review - Decider
Jun 22, 2024 · A documentary going deep on the history of queer stand-up comedy. Is 99 minutes enough time to show just how far they've come?
As one of the comedians says in the doc, hate comes from fear of the unknown.
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Jun 9, 2024 · Page Hurwitz's new documentary “Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution” celebrates over 100 years of queer humor, highlighting important icons and movements.
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution chronicles the history of queer comedy and the ups and downs of LGBTQ+ acceptance with a who's who of interviewees.
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An impressive and nearly-comprehensive overview that will probably have something to teach almost everyone in the audience.
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★★★★ While admittedly not the biggest fan of standup comedy, I was curious about documentary, Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution. This unique feature traces the origins of queer standup, following th…
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Jun 18, 2024 · The new Netflix documentary, Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, seeks to uncover the history of LGBTQ+ comedians and compare the veteran comics' experiences.
"Closets are vertical coffins. All you do is suffocate to death." This is a direct quote from comedian Robin Tyler, one of the many LGBTQ+ personalities who paved the way for other comedians to be true to themselves in a time when the world wasn't ready for them to be out. Though Tyler herself didn't hide her sexuality when she was a stand-up comedian, it took a long time for audiences to catch up to what could be perceived as "normal." The new Netflix documentary, Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, seeks to uncover the history of LGBTQ+ comedians and compare the veteran comics' experiences with those coming up the ranks in the modern comedy world.
9. 'Outstanding' documentary traces the history of LGBTQ comedy : NPR
Jun 17, 2024 · Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution explores the history and current state of LGBTQ comedy — the pioneers, the breakthroughs and the setbacks ...
The new Netflix documentary Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution features interviews with dozens of gay and trans comics, archival footage and lots of jokes.