David Cross: The Pride is Back

Watch David Cross: The Pride is Back

  • TV-MA
  • 1999
  • 55 min
  • 7.4  (690)

David Cross: The Pride is Back is a stand-up comedy film released in 1999. It is a recording of David Cross’s live performance at the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon. David Cross is a well-renowned comedian, writer, and actor who has been part of hit television shows such as Mr. Show with Bob and David, Arrested Development, and The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret.

In this stand-up comedy special, David Cross talks about his opinions on various societal issues that were prevalent at the time. He addresses controversial topics such as politics, religion, drugs, and racism in his typical sarcastic and irreverent tone.

David Cross starts the show by touching on the topic of politics. He talks about Bill Clinton’s presidency, his impeachment scandal and how it affected the American people. He also addresses the Republican party’s strategy of using the term ‘family values’ for political gain, mocking their clear hypocrisy.

The comedian then moves on to talk about racism. He speaks about his experiences growing up in the south and tries to explain how racism is still rampant in America. He discusses how racism is institutionalized, and how ingrained it is in society.

David then moves on to talking about drugs, sharing his personal experience with drug use. He makes fun of the government's war on drugs, explaining how it is a futile attempt to tackle a much larger issue.

David Cross finishes the show by addressing feminism and the representation of women in media. He talks about how women are objectified in advertisements and movies, and how their voices are often silenced. He also touches on the broader issue of men who try to take away women's right to choose.

Throughout the show, David Cross introduces various skits, song parodies and videos that add to the overall entertainment value. He also interacts with the audience, ensuring that the show is never dull or monotonous.

Overall, David Cross: The Pride is Back is an entertaining comedy special that is filled with thought-provoking humor, witty social commentary, and incisive observations. David Cross, with his signature dry humor and quick wit, delivers an engaging, intelligent and hilarious performance that will leave the audience in stitches. The film is a must-watch for fans of David Cross, stand-up comedy, and ironic, dark humor.

David Cross: The Pride is Back is a 1999 comedy with a runtime of 55 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.4.

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  • Release Date
    1999
  • MPAA Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    55 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (690)