Tasteless

08/27/2019

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0hr 55min

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Documentary

Before the outrage, they were jokes.

STORY

Back in the 1980s, a series of controversial books aptly titled Truly Tasteless Jokes swept the nation with their crude, controversial and oft-hilarious zingers. With comedy that pushed the boundaries of racism and gender, the Truly Tasteless books are a testament to how comedic culture has transformed over time. The film explores the evolution of comedy through the lens of the iconic Truly Tasteless books. Tasteless examines how the series author, Ashton Applewhite, went from a crude joke author to a feminist activist; how comedy has evolved since the 1980s, and how the dirty jokes of our past stand in today's social climate.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Mark Normand
  • Dan Soder
  • Helen Hong
  • Jordan Carlos
  • Ashton Applewhite

    Directors

  • Jeff Cerulli
  • Matt Ritter

INFORMATION

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LANGUAGES

  • English