A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film
Released in 1975, A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts is a comedy film directed by Jan Oxenberg, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. Jan Oxenberg’s charmingly raw, politically-charged and remarkably funny celebration of the American lesbian experience validates the nuanced voice of a community otherwise underrepresented in the Wild West of mid-’70s independent filmmaking. In an attempt to combat the pervasive misconception of the “humorless, angry feminist,” the vignettes in A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts experiment with self-aware yet playful depictions of common stereotypes, such as the “Stompin’ Dyke” or the butch-femme couple. In the process, Oxenberg’s short film reclaims those insults and assumptions as newfound, loaded weapons—to deploy on her own terms, of course. (UCLA Film & Television Archive)
Who’s in it. A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts stars Evan Paxton, Sue Talbot, Jan Oxenberg and Susan Gluck, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts (1975)?
- In US, A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts?
- A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts stars Evan Paxton, Sue Talbot, Jan Oxenberg, Susan Gluck and Jacci Weller.
- When was A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts released?
- A Comedy in Six Unnatural Acts was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.