Can We Take a Joke? (2016)
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Can We Take a Joke? (2016)

Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Release Date
July 29, 2016
Studio
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Official Site
http://www.canwetakeajoke.com/
Genre
Documentary, Comedy
Release Date
July 29, 2016
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
74 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Official Site
http://www.canwetakeajoke.com/
Director
Ted Balaker
Producer
Courtney Balaker, Melanie Miller
Screenwriter
Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller
Starring
  • Gilbert Gottfried
  • Penn Jillette
  • Adam Carolla as Himself
  • Lisa Lampanelli
  • Jim Norton
  • Heather McDonald
  • Karith Foster
  • Christina Pazsitzky
  • Chris Lee
  • Jon Ronson

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 future will be like if we can't learn how to take a joke?