An insiders look at the power of comedy to effect social changeFrom Trevor Noahs The Daily Show and Hasan Minhajs Patriot Act to Issa Raes Insecure and Corey Ryan Forresters feed todays multiplatform comedy refuses to shy away from the social issues that define our time.As more comedians lean into social justice activism they help reshape the entertainment industry and offer creative dynamic avenues for social change. The Revolution Will Be Hilarious offers a compelling insiders look at how comedy and social justice activists are working together in a revolutionary media moment. Caty Borum invites readers into an expanding enterprising arena of participatory culture and politics through indepth interviews with comedians social justice leaders and Hollywood players.