When Stand Up Stood Out (2003)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Fran Solomita
  • Profile picture of Denis Leary
    Self Denis Leary
  • Profile picture of Colin Quinn
    Self Colin Quinn
  • Profile picture of Janeane Garofalo
    Self Janeane Garofalo
  • Profile picture of Bobcat Goldthwait
    Self Bobcat Goldthwait
  • Profile picture of Lenny Clarke
    Self Lenny Clarke

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