A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
July 29, 2016
Original Title:
Can We Take a Joke?
Alternate Titles:
Can America Take a Joke?
Genres:
Comedy | Documentary
Production Companies:
Korchula Productions
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 74
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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Associate Producer:
Matt Balaker
Susan Self
Matt Edwards
Jim Epstein
Co-Producer:
Steven Andrus
Zach Weissmueller
Melanie Miller
Colorist:
Allan Pinvidic
Creative Consultant:
Nico Perrino
Director:
Ted Balaker
Editor:
Zach Weissmueller
Ted Balaker
Executive Producer:
Phil Harvey
Greg Lukianoff
AC Bushnell
Original Music Composer:
Ryan Rapsys
Scott McRae
Producer:
Courtney Balaker
Ted Balaker
Sound Supervisor:
Kirby Jinnah
Writer:
Ted Balaker
Zach Weissmueller
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