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Can We Take a Joke?

When outrage and comedy collide.

6.7(15)20161h 14m2

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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Released
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Language
EN
  • controversy
  • political correctness
  • social issues

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Director

Ted Balaker

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United States of America

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  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereDOC NYC13 Nov 2015
    • PremiereSun Valley Film Festival2 Mar 2016
    • PremiereRiverRun International Film Festival9 Apr 2016
    • Theatrical (limited)29 Jul 2016
    • PhysicalNRDVD4 Oct 2016

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Can We Take a Joke? was released on 29 July 2016.

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