Documentary ·Comedy · United States of America · 2016 · 1h 14m

Can We Take a Joke?

Director

Cast

Christina Pazsitzky as Narrator (voice) Gilbert Gottfried as Self Jim Norton as Self Lisa Lampanelli as Self Heather McDonald as Self Adam Carolla as Self

Crew

Zach Weissmueller — Editor Ted Balaker — Editor Scott McRae — Original Music Composer Ryan Rapsys — Original Music Composer Zach Weissmueller — Writer Ted Balaker — Writer

Tagline

When outrage and comedy collide.

Synopsis

In the age of social media, nearly every day brings a new eruption of outrage. While people have always found something to be offended by, their ability to organize a groundswell of opposition to – and public censure of – their offender has never been more powerful. Today we're all one clumsy joke away from public ruin. Can We Take A Joke? offers a thought-provoking and wry exploration of outrage culture through the lens of stand-up comedy, with notables like Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Lisa Lampanelli, and Adam Carolla detailing its stifling impact on comedy and the exchange of ideas. What will the future will be like if we can't learn how to take a joke?

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