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Boston comedy veteran · Key West club ownerTom Dustin
The Boston veteran who ended up running a comedy club in Key West, and the subject of Joe List’s first documentary.
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- Tom Dustin: Portrait of a Comedian
Who is Tom Dustin?
Tom Dustin is a veteran stand-up comedian from the Boston scene who went on to own a comedy club in Key West, Florida.
He is the subject of “Tom Dustin: Portrait of a Comedian,” an independent feature-length documentary directed by Joe List and shot over one weekend in Key West. The film features stand-up from both comics and follows their friendship over the years.
On Tuesdays with Stories #679, Joe lists Dustin in the Boston class he started with, alongside Dan Boulger, and says the documentary is headed to YouTube.
Timeline
- BostonPart of the Boston class Joe List came up with
- Key WestOwns and runs a comedy club
- DocSubject of Joe List’s “Tom Dustin: Portrait of a Comedian”
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Tom Dustin FAQ
Who is Tom Dustin?
A veteran Boston stand-up comedian and comedy club owner in Key West, Florida.
What is Tom Dustin: Portrait of a Comedian?
An independent documentary directed by Joe List about Dustin and their friendship, shot in Key West.
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