Tasteless
“Before the outrage, they were jokes.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Cerulli, Matt Ritter
- Original Title
- Tasteless
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Cerulli, Matt Ritter
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Jeff Cerulli
Director
Matt Ritter
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What is Tasteless about?
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.
Who directed Tasteless?
Tasteless was directed by Jeff Cerulli, Matt Ritter.
Who stars in Tasteless?
The principal cast of Tasteless includes Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Helen Hong, Jordan Carlos, Ashton Applewhite.
When was Tasteless released and how long is it?
Tasteless was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 55m.