Can We Take a Joke?

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?

• Ted BalakerDirector
• Scott McRaeOriginal Music Composer
• Zach WeissmuellerWriter
• Ryan RapsysOriginal Music Composer
• Ted BalakerWriter

• Christina PazsitzkyNarrator (voice)
• Gilbert GottfriedSelf
• Jim NortonSelf
• Lisa LampanelliSelf
• Heather McDonaldSelf
• Adam CarollaSelf
• Penn JilletteSelf
• Karith FosterSelf
• Ron CollinsSelf
• Lakeidra ChavisSelf
• Noam DwormanSelf
• Greg LukianoffSelf