Can We Take a Joke?

Can We Take a Joke?

74 mins | Documentary | July 29, 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?

Can We Take a Joke?

74 mins | Documentary | July 29, 2016

Can We Take a Joke?
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?
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers Korchula Productions
Original title Can We Take a Joke?
Directors Ted Balaker
Writers Zach Weissmueller, Ted Balaker

Cast

Christina Pazsitzky

as Narrator (voice)

Gilbert Gottfried

as Himself

Jim Norton

as Himself

Lisa Lampanelli

as Herself

Heather McDonald

as Herself

Adam Carolla

as Himself

Penn Jillette

as Himself

Karith Foster

as Herself

Ron Collins

as Himself

Lakeidra Chavis

as Herself

Noam Dworman

as Himself

Greg Lukianoff

as Himself

Dan Naturman

as Himself

Chris Lee

as Himself

Salvador Rodriguez

as Himself

Sean Howard

as Himself

Jonathan Rauch

as Himself

Jon Ronson

as Himself

Bob Corn-Revere

as Himself