When Stand-Up Stood Out

  (2005)
Boston in the late 1970s and early '80s became an astonishingly fertile breeding ground for some of America's most successful stand-up comedians. This documentary chronicles the rise and fall of that legendary scene. Included are interviews and rare footage of such Beantown upstarts as Steven Wright, Kevin Meaney, Denis Leary, Paula Poundstone, Bobcat Goldthwait, Janeane Garafolo, Kenny Rogerson, Lenny Clarke and many others.
Cast: Janeane Garofalo, Denis Leary
Director: Not Available
Genre:  Comedy
Format:  DVD
Rated RRestricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
When Stand-Up Stood Out
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