When Stand Up Stood Out
Synopsis
Documentary covering what came to be known as "The Boston Gold Rush" of the late 1970s and early 1980s, when Boston stand-up comedians like Dennis Leary, Steven Wright and Colin Quinn burst upon the national scene, giving audiences a taste of the hard-edged social and political commentary that came out of that city.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fran Solomita
- Original Title
- When Stand Up Stood Out
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
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Fran Solomita
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What is When Stand Up Stood Out about?
Documentary covering what came to be known as "The Boston Gold Rush" of the late 1970s and early 1980s, when Boston stand-up comedians like Dennis Leary, Steven Wright and Colin Quinn burst upon the national scene, giving audiences a taste of the hard-edged social and political commentary that came out of that city.
Who directed When Stand Up Stood Out?
When Stand Up Stood Out was directed by Fran Solomita.
Who stars in When Stand Up Stood Out?
The principal cast of When Stand Up Stood Out includes Denis Leary, Colin Quinn, Janeane Garofalo, Bobcat Goldthwait, Lenny Clarke.
When was When Stand Up Stood Out released and how long is it?
When Stand Up Stood Out was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.