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?

Cast

Christina Pazsitzky

Narrator (voice)

Gilbert Gottfried

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Jim Norton

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Lisa Lampanelli

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Heather McDonald

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Adam Carolla

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Penn Jillette

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Karith Foster

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Ron Collins

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Lakeidra Chavis

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Crew

Ted Balaker

Editor

Zach Weissmueller

Editor

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Director

Courtney Balaker

Producer

Nico Perrino

Creative Consultant

Ted Balaker

Producer

Zach Weissmueller

Co-Producer

Phil Harvey

Executive Producer

Melanie Miller

Co-Producer

Susan Self

Associate Producer

Clips & Videos

CAN WE TAKE A JOKE? - Official North American Trailer