Can We Take a Joke? 2016

When outrage and comedy collide.

7.2 / 10   12 vote(s)
NR
Documentary Comedy

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?

Homepage http://www.canwetakeajoke.com/
Release Date 2016-07-29
Runtime 1h 14m
Director Ted Balaker
Producers Courtney Balaker, Phil Harvey, AC Bushnell, Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller, Steven Andrus, Greg Lukianoff, Melanie Miller, Matt Balaker, Susan Self, Jim Epstein, Matt Edwards
Writers Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller