When Stand Up Stood Out
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
When Stand Up Stood Out
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2003
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Comedy, Documentary
User Score
60%
Original Title
When Stand Up Stood Out
Director
Fran Solomita
Description
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.
