Queer Riot
“Straight Up Funny & Gay”
Synopsis
The Hoot, an underground theater located in the basement of a former nun’s residence, is the locale for this brand new one-hour comedy special created by Page Hurwitz and Tatiana von Fürstenberg. In a highly emotional moment, a close-knit group of eight LGBTQIA+ comedians take to the stage for the very first time after lock down. Led by headliner Margaret Cho, we see each of these gifted performers expertly work the crowd and get huge laughs with distinctly queer material, while behind-the-scenes they have open-hearted conversations with each other about the unique space they’ve created in an industry that can be inhospitable to queerness. It’s a tender portrait of community that strikes a balance between lifting one another up, while gently competing for the light.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Page Hurwitz
- Original Title
- Queer Riot
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Page Hurwitz
Carissa Dorson
Page Hurwitz, Tatiana von Fürstenberg, Natalia Provatas, Anna Wenger
Department Leadership Roster
Page Hurwitz
Director
Natalia Provatas
Producer
Carissa Dorson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Queer Riot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Queer Riot about?
The Hoot, an underground theater located in the basement of a former nun’s residence, is the locale for this brand new one-hour comedy special created by Page Hurwitz and Tatiana von Fürstenberg. In a highly emotional moment, a close-knit group of eight LGBTQIA+ comedians take to the stage for the very first time after lock down. Led by headliner Margaret Cho, we see each of these gifted performers expertly work the crowd and get huge laughs with distinctly queer material, while behind-the-scenes they have open-hearted conversations with each other about the unique space they’ve created in an industry that can be inhospitable to queerness. It’s a tender portrait of community that strikes a balance between lifting one another up, while gently competing for the light.
Who directed Queer Riot?
Queer Riot was directed by Page Hurwitz.
Who stars in Queer Riot?
The principal cast of Queer Riot includes River Butcher, Margaret Cho, Brad Loekle, Justin Martindale, Christine Medrano.
When was Queer Riot released and how long is it?
Queer Riot was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 56m.