Can We Take a Joke? (2016)
Overview
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?
Where to watch Can We Take a Joke?
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| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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| Sweden | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
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What is Can We Take a Joke? about?
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? Can We Take a Joke? is a Documentary, Comedy movie, released on 2016-07-29, runtime 74 minutes.
Is Can We Take a Joke? worth watching?
TMDB users rate Can We Take a Joke? 6.7 out of 10 from 15 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Can We Take a Joke??
In the United States, Can We Take a Joke? streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ted Balaker
Cast
- Christina Pazsitzky as Narrator (voice)
- Gilbert Gottfried as Self
- Jim Norton as Self
- Lisa Lampanelli as Self
- Heather McDonald as Self
- Adam Carolla as Self
- Penn Jillette as Self
- Karith Foster as Self
- Ron Collins as Self
- Lakeidra Chavis as Self
- Noam Dworman as Self
- Greg Lukianoff as Self
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Sources
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