The Last Laugh

Nov 1 2016 N/A 1h 28m
Comedy, Documentary

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.

Plot

THE LAST LAUGH dares to ask: "Are we allowed to joke about the Holocaust?" This outrageously funny and thought-provoking film puts the question to legends and critical thinkers including Mel Brooks, Sarah Silverman, Gilbert Gottfried, and many others (including survivors), offering fresh insights into the Holocaust and what else-9/11, AIDS, racism-is or isn't off-limits in a society that prizes freedom of speech. After screening at over 100 festivals (including Tribeca, HotDocs, Traverse City, BFI London, Rome, IDFA), and Certified Fresh at 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, THE LAST LAUGH was released theatrically in March 2017 and broadcast in April 2017 (Independent Lens/PBS) where it was runner-up for that season's Audience Award.

Written by

Robert Edwards, Kent Kirshenbaum, Ferne Pearlstein

Directed by

Ferne Pearlstein

Cast

Renee Firestone, Klara Firestone, Gilbert Gottfried

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Tangerine Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
918
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA