Can We Take a Joke?
“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?
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35 people
Christina Pazsitzky
Narrator (voice)
Known for
The Midnight Gospel
Gilbert Gottfried
Self
Known for
Aladdin
Aladdin
Ted Balaker
Steven Andrus
Melanie Miller
Jim Norton
Self
Known for
Lucky Louie
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Zach Weissmueller
Courtney Moorehead
Kirby Jinnah
Lisa Lampanelli
Self
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Drillbit Taylor
Delta Farce
Matt Edwards
Heather McDonald
Self
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Ted Balaker Director · Zach Weissmueller Writer Ryan Rapsys Composer
United States release July 29, 2016 · Produced in United States · Working title Can America Take a Joke?
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Korchula Productions
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United States
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Can America Take a Joke?
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English
Release dates
United States · November 13, 2015
Premiere · DOC NYC
United States · July 29, 2016
Limited theatrical
United States · October 4, 2016
Physical · DVD
United States
March 2, 2016 · Premiere · Sun Valley Film Festival
April 9, 2016 · Premiere · RiverRun International Film Festival
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