Can We Take a Joke? (2016)

When outrage and comedy collide.

Directed by Ted Balaker1h 14mDocumentary,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?

Rated
NR
Year
2016
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
29 July 2016
TMDB
6.7 (15)
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Christina Pazsitzky
Christina Pazsitzky
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Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried
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Jim Norton
Jim Norton
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Lisa Lampanelli
Lisa Lampanelli
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H
Heather McDonald
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Adam Carolla
Adam Carolla
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Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette
Self
Karith Foster
Karith Foster
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R
Ron Collins
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L
Lakeidra Chavis
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N
Noam Dworman
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Greg Lukianoff
Greg Lukianoff
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D
Dan Naturman
Self
C
Chris Lee
Self
S
Salvador Rodriguez
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S
Sean Howard
Self
J
Jonathan Rauch
Self
Jon Ronson
Jon Ronson
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B
Bob Corn-Revere
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