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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Comedy
Votes15
DirectorTed Balaker
WritersTed Balaker, Zach Weissmueller
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCan We Take a Joke?
About 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?
Directed by Ted Balaker, Can We Take a Joke? leans on a strong ensemble — Christina Pazsitzky, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2016.
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