Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes

In this engaging comedy by Mike Birbiglia, the idea of joke-telling takes on an unexpectedly profound dimension as he explores the fine line between humor and potential offense. As Birbiglia delves into the art of storytelling, he discovers that some jokes can evoke laughter while others elicit a range of emotions from tears to anger. The audience is taken on a hilarious journey through the minefield of joke-telling, experiencing the comedian's mishaps and missteps firsthand as he grapples with the question: how far should we go for a laugh? With its thoughtful exploration of the complexities of humor and human emotion, this film offers both laughter and insight in equal measure.