World Premiere
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Spotlight+
Feature | United States | 100 MINUTES | EnglishComedy, Documentary, LGBTQIA+, Politics
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 including Lily Tomlin, Fortune Feimster, Eddie Izzard, and Rosie O’Donnell, to present a definitive history of queer comedy.
Before the Premiere Screening: A standup performance featuring stars of the film, Margaret Cho and Joel Kim Booster.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Page Hurwitz
Director
Page Hurwitz
Producer
Katherine LeBlond, Page Hurwitz, Wanda Sykes
Screenwriter
Page Hurwitz
Cinematographer
Carissa Dorson
Composer
Chris Rob
Editor
Conor O'Neill, Jeni Matson, Rodrigo Brazão, Ann Roy, Giselle Murillo
Executive Producer
Brian Graden, Dave Mace
Associate Producer
Natalie Coffen
Co-Producer
Sharon Houston
Supervising Producer
John Bradley
Consulting Producer
Trish Bendix, Dave Holmes, Kaitlin McLaughlin
Co-Executive Producer
Clare Tucker, Julia Silverton
Supervising Editor
Conor O'Neill
Art Director
Catherine White
US Distributor
Netflix
Cast
Lily Tomlin, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes, Eddie Izzard, Rosie O'Donnell, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Todd Glass, Hannah Gadsby, Scott Thompson, Judy Gold, Bob The Drag Queen, Joel Kim Booster
Contacts
Press Contact
Fri June 07 - 8:00 PM
SVA Theatre
Sat June 08 - 11:30 AM
Village East by Angelika
Mon June 10 - 8:15 PM
Village East by Angelika
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
Beacon Theatre
Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues
other than Beacon Theatre.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.