Can We Take a Joke?(2016)
When outrage and comedy collide.
Can We Take a Joke? Synopsis
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? (2016) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Ted Balaker, released on July 29, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Christina Pazsitzky, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton and Lisa Lampanelli. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Ted Balaker
- Writers:
- Ted Balaker, Zach Weissmueller
- Producers:
- Courtney Balaker, Ted Balaker
- Composer:
- Ryan Rapsys
- Production:
- Korchula Productions
- Status:
- Released
Can We Take a Joke? (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Can We Take a Joke? before you stream it.
Can We Take a Joke? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christina Pazsitzky
as Narrator (voice)
Gilbert Gottfried
as Self
Jim Norton
as Self
Lisa Lampanelli
as Self
- Heather McDonald
Heather McDonald
as Self
Adam Carolla
as Self
Penn Jillette
as Self
Karith Foster
as Self
- Ron Collins
Ron Collins
as Self
- Lakeidra Chavis
Lakeidra Chavis
as Self
- Noam Dworman
Noam Dworman
as Self
Greg Lukianoff
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ted Balaker, written by Ted Balaker and Zach Weissmueller, produced by Courtney Balaker and Ted Balaker.
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Can We Take a Joke? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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Can We Take a Joke? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Can We Take a Joke? online?
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Can We Take a Joke? (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Can We Take a Joke??
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The main cast of Can We Take a Joke? (2016) includes Christina Pazsitzky, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton, Lisa Lampanelli and Heather McDonald. The film was directed by Ted Balaker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Can We Take a Joke? released?
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Can We Take a Joke? was released on July 29, 2016 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Can We Take a Joke? worth watching?
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Can We Take a Joke? (2016) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Can We Take a Joke??
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