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Can We Take a Joke?

Can We Take a Joke?

DocumentaryComedy
2016, Movie, 1h 14min
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?
Country: United States
Director:
Ted Balaker
Cast:
Gilbert Gottfried,
Penn Jillette,
Adam Carolla,
Jim Norton
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Ted Balaker
Director
Ted Balaker
Writer
Penn Jillette
As Self
Adam Carolla
As Self
Jim Norton
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Lisa Lampanelli
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Jon Ronson
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In a world where outrage has become the norm, Can We Take a Joke? delves into the impact of outrage culture on stand-up comedy and the freedom to express ourselves. Through interviews with renowned comedians like Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette, and Lisa Lampanelli, this documentary explores how the fear of offending others is stifling creativity and open discourse. As we navigate the age of social media, where one misstep can lead to public ruin, Can We Take a Joke? challenges us to reconsider the power of humor and our ability to laugh at ourselves.

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