OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION is a compelling, star-studded history of queer stand-up relayed with energy and nuance. Director Page Hurwitz deftly illustrates the importance of LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy as an instrument for social change, actively reflecting and challenging cultural norms and values. Combining interviews with trailblazing LGBTQ+ comedians, memorable stand-up performances, rarely-seen archival materials, and verité footage, the film is as entertaining as it is insightful, incorporating the voices and work of a treasure trove of iconic comedy voices representing decades of stand-up history.