Can We Take a Joke?

July. 29,2016      NR
Rating:
7.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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?

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
Jon Ronson as  Himself

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