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We Are Pat

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WE ARE PAT is a feature length documentary exploring the evolution of gender identity and comedy from the 90s until today through the lens of the iconic SNL sketch, It's Pat. It follows the first ever cohort of trans and non-binary comedians as they support each other through the intense political landscape and rise to stardom. Trans and non-binary comedians and culture-makers reimagine and rewrite the original Pat sketches, using camp and humor to reclaim and re-envision an iconic character in American comedy.
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William Schwartz Book & Film Globe Aug 25
Comedy imitates life, to be sure, but analysis of it quickly devolves into self-parody without fairly solid examples. Go to Full Review Kiko Martinez The Cinesnob Podcast Aug 25
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Watching Julia Sweeney wrestle with the realization of [the character] she created is valuable to [We Are Pat]. Go to Full Review John Serba Decider Aug 20
We Are Pat is a thoughtful intellectual wrestling match framed as a documentary. Go to Full Review Simon Foster Screen-Space (Substack) Jul 24
4/5
Particularly winning is Sweeney’s involvement...and the shared realisation that problematic creations from the past can still hold profound meaning and re-emerge as fresh icons for more tolerant times. Go to Full Review BJ Colangelo Slashfilm Jul 6
"We Are Pat" serves as a facilitator for conversations about growing up surrounded by media that can't imagine people who exist beyond fodder for punchlines and how that impacts us all decades later. Go to Full Review Jonita Davis The Black Cape (Medium) Jun 6
In between the complex conversations are footage of Sweeney creating and playing Pat. There are also hilarious depictions of Pat from the new project. Pats of all shapes, sizes, races, and ethnicities come together for some nonbinary silliness. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dark D @RT65718715 Jun 26 I'm an OG fan who hasn't thought about Pat since the 1990s. I found this a fascinating mix of interviews from the original fans and newbies. Very honest, endearing and sometimes painful. (The de-pantsing in the It's Pat movie was horrifying.) Great job. See more Read all reviews
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Rowan Haber

Director

Julia Sweeney

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River Butcher

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Nico Carney

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Esther Fallick

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Pink Foxx

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Synopsis WE ARE PAT is a feature length documentary exploring the evolution of gender identity and comedy from the 90s until today through the lens of the iconic SNL sketch, It's Pat. It follows the first ever cohort of trans and non-binary comedians as they support each other through the intense political landscape and rise to stardom. Trans and non-binary comedians and culture-makers reimagine and rewrite the original Pat sketches, using camp and humor to reclaim and re-envision an iconic character in American comedy.
Director
Rowan Haber
Producer
Ro Haber, Caryn Capotosto
Screenwriter
Hannah Buck, Rowan Haber
Production Co
Museum & Crane
Genre
Documentary, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 23, 2026
Runtime
1h 32m
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