Can We Take a Joke?

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  • NR
  • Genre(s):Documentary
  • Release year: 2015
  • Running time: 74 min
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.read more
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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?

Original Release

11/13/2015

US Release

11/13/2015

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Directors

Ted Balaker

Writers

Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller

Cast

Producers

Editors

Zach Weissmueller, Ted Balaker

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