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?
Directed by Ted Balaker · Written by Zach Weissmueller
Where to Watch
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Cast
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Christina Pazsitzky Narrator (voice) -
Gilbert Gottfried Self -
Jim Norton Self -
Lisa Lampanelli Self - Heather McDonald Self
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Adam Carolla Self -
Penn Jillette Self -
Karith Foster Self - Ron Collins Self
- Lakeidra Chavis Self
- Noam Dworman Self
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Greg Lukianoff Self
Make it a double feature
2h 47m together
Can We Take a Joke?
The Coddling of the American Mind
Both from Ted Balaker.
