Synopsis

Can We Take a Joke? (2016)

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?
Ted Balaker
Christina Pazsitzky, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton, Lisa Lampanelli, Heather McDonald, Adam Carolla, Penn Jillette, Karith Foster, Ron Collins, Lakeidra Chavis, Noam Dworman, Greg Lukianoff, Dan Naturman, Chris Lee, Salvador Rodriguez, Sean Howard, Jonathan Rauch, Jon Ronson, Bob Corn-Revere
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