A History of LGBTQ+ Comedians (Pride on Screen)

All Of It

English - June 18, 2024 19:16 - 32 minutes - 30 MB - ★★★★ - 435 ratings
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"Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution" is a new documentary that traces the history of LGBTQ+ entertainers in comedy. From legends like Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes and Rosie O'Donnell, the film discusses how LGBTQ+ trailblazers made a space for themselves in stand-up, late night, and Hollywood films. Director Page Hurwitz and comedians Suzanne Westenhoefer and Todd Glass discuss the project, which is available on Netflix starting today.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar