Whitmer Thomas: The Golden One

Comedian and actor Whitmer Thomas combines deeply personal and provocative stand-up with original songs in his first one-hour special for HBO. Taped at the legendary Flora-Bama Lounge straddling the state line between Florida and Alabama, the comic’s hometown serves as a backdrop for The Golden One’s unique mix of storytelling, comedy, music and documentary. On the same stage where his late mother and her twin sister used to perform with their band, Whitmer reflects on his Alabama childhood and his identity as an “aging emo kid” in LA through stories and songs on topics like dating, drinking, family and his mom’s legacy.