Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.
Writing
Brutal honesty from survivors and comedians alike.
Direction
Pearlstein balances reverence with genuine curiosity.
Director
Ferne Pearlstein
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The film sparked renewed debate about 'cancel culture' before that term existed, with Gilbert Gottfried's 2011 tsunami tweet controversy serving as a framing device.
Mel Brooks admitting he still won't make a 'Springtime for Hitler' joke in Germany — 'the one place I draw the line.'
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