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Can We Take a Joke?
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Can We Take a Joke?

2016-07-29 · 74 min · ★ 6.7

Documentary · 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?

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Directors
Ted Balaker
Production companies
Korchula Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
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Top Cast

Christina PazsitzkyChristina PazsitzkyNarrator (voice)
Gilbert GottfriedGilbert GottfriedSelf
Jim NortonJim NortonSelf
Lisa LampanelliLisa LampanelliSelf
Heather McDonaldSelf
Adam CarollaAdam CarollaSelf
Penn JillettePenn JilletteSelf
Karith FosterKarith FosterSelf
Ron CollinsSelf
Lakeidra ChavisSelf
Noam DwormanSelf
Greg LukianoffGreg LukianoffSelf
Dan NaturmanSelf
Chris LeeSelf
Salvador RodriguezSelf
Sean HowardSelf
Jonathan RauchSelf
Jon RonsonJon RonsonSelf
Bob Corn-RevereSelf

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