Documentary about ‘outrageous’ comedy among attractions at Indie Street Film Festival

by JAY LUSTIG
Comedian Lisa Lampanelli will perform at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank on July 8, as part of the Indie Street Film Festival.

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli will perform at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank on July 8, as part of the Indie Street Film Festival.

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli will appear both onstage and onscreen at the first Indie Street Film Festival, taking place July 6-10 at various Red Bank venues. The documentary “Can We Take a Joke?” — featuring her and other entertainers such as Gilbert Gottfried, Penn Jillette and Adam Carolla, and exploring the phenomenon of boundary-pushing comedy and the moral outrage it provokes — will be shown at the Count Basie Theatre July 8 at 7 p.m., after which Lampanelli will perform standup comedy.

The festival’s opening night film, which will be shown July 6 at 7 p.m. at the Basie, is “Morris From America,” a narrative film about a 13-year-old aspiring rapper who moves from the United States to Germany.

“Chosen,” a World War II drama starring Harvey Keitel, will have its world premiere at Bow Tie Cinemas, July 8 at 8 p.m.

“After Sandy,” screening July 8 at 4 p.m at Two River Theater, is a documentary about the aftermath of the 2012 superstorm in New Jersey.

“Hotel Dallas,” screening July 8 at 7 p.m. at Two River Theater, is an unconventional documentary about the strong interest in the TV series “Dallas,” in Romania.

Overall, 75 films — including both full-length features and short films — will be shown. For a complete list of films, panel discussions, parties and other festival events, visit indiestreetfilmfestival.org.

Here are trailers for “Can We Take a Joke?,” “Chosen,” “After Sandy” and “Hotel Dallas.”

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