Can We Take a Joke? (2016)
When outrage and comedy collide.
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?
Cast
- Christina Pazsitzky - Narrator (voice)
- Gilbert Gottfried - Self
- Jim Norton - Self
- Lisa Lampanelli - Self
- Heather McDonald - Self
- Adam Carolla - Self
- Penn Jillette - Self
- Karith Foster - Self
- Ron Collins - Self
- Lakeidra Chavis - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
controversy, political correctness, social issues
Trailer
Can We Take a Joke? TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Can We Take a Joke? about?
- 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?
- Who directed Can We Take a Joke??
- Can We Take a Joke? was directed by Ted Balaker.
- Who stars in Can We Take a Joke??
- Can We Take a Joke? stars Christina Pazsitzky, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton, Lisa Lampanelli, Heather McDonald, Adam Carolla.
- How long is Can We Take a Joke??
- Can We Take a Joke? has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Can We Take a Joke??
- Can We Take a Joke? is a Documentary, Comedy film.
- Where was Can We Take a Joke? produced?
- Can We Take a Joke? was produced in United States of America.