Lily Tomlin, Joel Kim Booster and more comedians appear in Netflix's documentary 'Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution,' streaming June 18.
“There was shift,” the director says, “not only among comedians, but in the larger culture, as more people started to come out and started to fight for equality and for their place in the spotlight.”
It examines how LGBTQ+ comedians sharpened their wit amid a struggle for equality, turning pain into humor and laughter change., Bob The Drag Queen and Trixie Mattel, the film reveals that queer comedians — whether they meant to or not — really did change the world, one joke at a time.“Comedy is potent,” continues Hurwitz. “It’s a strong tonic during divisive times. If used as a tool and not a weapon, it can unite the most diverse audiences in an instant. And laughter just feels good.
Booster, featured in the doc, has made a career being fearless onstage, but there is one thing that scares him about stand-up:“Specials from left-wing and right-wing comedians are like TED Talks now,” says the 36-year-old actor and comedian. “You state a political opinion and then you get applause. That’s clapter.
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