Discover Movies like The People's Joker. "The People's Joker" is an absurdist, autobiographically-inspired dark comedy directed by Vera Drew. The film follows a painfully unfunny aspiring clown, Joker the Harlequin, as she grapples with her gender identity in a world where comedy is outlawed. Forming an illegal anti-comedy troupe, she challenges the devious caped crusader controlling Gotham City. The film has received critical acclaim for its inventive storytelling and bold themes.