They insult, put-down, offend, diss, embarrass, and enrage you, while still pulling money from your pocket. All hail the dunk tank clown.

This film explores a small circle of performers whose invention, artistry and grit survives, while their numbers slowly dissolve in an ever-expanding pool of political correctness.

Combining interviews, archival footage, and spontaneous work of current-day midway comics, High And Dry uncovers the motivations, backstories, and characters of this viper-tongued world.