Can We Take a Joke
- 8 years ago
In Theatres July 29th, 2016
Plot 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 future will be like if we can’t learn how to take a joke?
Director Ted Balaker
Writers Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller
Actors Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Adam Carolla, Lisa Lampanelli, Jim Norton, Heather McDonald, Karith Foster, Christina Pazsitzky, Chris Lee
Genre Documentary, Comedy
Run Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Plot 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 future will be like if we can’t learn how to take a joke?
Director Ted Balaker
Writers Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller
Actors Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, Adam Carolla, Lisa Lampanelli, Jim Norton, Heather McDonald, Karith Foster, Christina Pazsitzky, Chris Lee
Genre Documentary, Comedy
Run Time 1 hour 14 minutes