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THE PRIDE OF COMEDY

Being queer is no joke — unless, of course, you’re an LGBTQ+ comedian.

In fact, a new Netflix documentary, , outlines the pivotal role humor has played in the fight for LGBTQ+ culture, visibility, and activism. Through interviews and stand-up performances with 22 out comics — from trailblazers like Robin Tyler and Sandra Bernhard to newly minted icons like Hannah Gadsby and Bob the Drag Queen — filmmaker Page Hurwitz () showcases laughter’s history in challenging cultural norms and changing the world.

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