Doc. "The Last Laugh" Humor with the Holacaust at What Cost? Humanity with Hilarity Triumph

Is there a line you don't cross when it comes to comedy is one of the questions posed to a whose who (of mainly Jews)  comedian extraordinaire.  It's an interesting & intelligent question that gets tossed around & tossled with - with humor, compassion & a deep understanding of humanities' greatest strength; the ability to find laughter particularly from disaster.  I laughed out loud numerous times at "The Last Laugh" which is written & directed by Ferne Pearlstein ("Imelda" & "Sumo East & West.")  Pearlstein's skillful touch illicits profound insights as to what constitutes comedy and when, if ever, comedy crosses sacrosanct borders of distaste.  Humor is subjective.  Professional comical geniuses  were given the opportunity to share their insights, wisdom and humor.  Naming of few of the comics talking on the topic were:  Carl & Rob Reiner, Mel Brooks ("The Producers,") Sarah Silverman & Susie Essman.  Holacaust survivors were also given air time to share their sorrows, joys and opinions on what is or isn't funny with regard to Holacaust humor.  An oxymoron of biblical proportations to be sure - "Holacaust humor."  But, what about "Spring Time for Hitler in Germany," what about Hogan's Heroes, the Marx Bros & there's Sarah Silverman's satirical and shocking absurdist comedy that makes many uncomfortable?  Silverman sees the silver lining in "casting lightness on darkness."  Silverman argues sagaciously for survivor's humor, an omnipotent weapon against horror or taboo subjects.  Robert Clary, an actor/comedian and concentration camp survivor credits humor for making the unbearable, bearable with dignity and strength.  Clary noshes a little while talking with Renee Firestone, also a Holacaust survivor.  Renee, a woman of indomitable spirit, tells us of her life before, during and after the Holacaust.  Now a widow (having married a fellow survivor) she lives in LA.  Her daughter Klara navigates the internet for her mom to view & then comment on what she finds funny or not pertaining to jokes on the Holacaust.  Renee goes to Las Vegas for a survivors' reunion.  She & a female friend are seen taking a gondola ride.  Renee finds joy & pleasure in life but her companion is not capable of getting past all the pain, suffering & loss.  Renee advises her "not to live in the shadows."  Her friend said, "I don't live in the shadow but there is shadow constantly following me."  On a lighter note, Mel Brooks & Carl Reiner are reasons enough to see this (dare I say?)  hilarious, touching & intelligent documentary.  Sarah Silverman & Susie Essman are both sharp, sassy & commanding. Abe Foxman, Nat'l Dir ADL Emeritus, adds his prospectives.    Revenge through ridicule, comedy is tragedy + time and authority is pompous arrogance positioned to be made fun of are some of the profound idioms.  Essman said "I won't tell a joke about child abuse.  There is nothing at all funny about it." Cut to Louis C.K. telling a joke about child abusers as the host of SNL.   If you're only seeing one movie this year - this is more than enough to last.  Laughter - it's the best medicine.