100% of Proceeds Donated to National Military Family Association
The Landmark Magnolia Theatre will be hosting the Dallas premiere of “I AM BATTLE COMIC”, a documentary about stand-up comedians who traveled to the Middle East to entertain U.S. Troops on the front lines, on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:00PM, with a hundred percent of the event’s proceeds being donated to the National Military Family Association.
Immediately following the film, director Jordan Brady with comedians Slade Ham and Tammy Pescatelli will participate in a Q&A about their experience abroad, moderated by Kevin Sutton, the executive creative director at Moroch.
Watch trailer (SUPER FUNNY)
https://youtu.be/6qoZgqHZtas
“I AM BATTLE COMIC” follows comedians Slade Ham, Bob Kubota, Jeff Capri and Don Barnhart as they tour various U.S. Military stations in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq. The documentary also includes interviews with comedians George Lopez, George Wallace, Dave Attell and Wayne Federman. Criticallyacclaimed producer, writer, actor and director, Judd Apatow, calls the documentary “an excellent heartfelt film that pays tribute to our troops…and the comedians who travel the world to make them laugh.”
Slade Ham
Jordan Brady
Tammy Pescatelli
“It means so much to our service members and their families that these comedians would deploy their talents to the front lines to give those serving a much-needed laugh,” said Liz Larsen, Volunteer and Community Outreach Senior Manager for the NMFA. “Furthermore, we couldn’t be more grateful for the film’s generous donation to our organization and military families!”
For more information “I AM BATTLE COMIC” please visit https://www.facebook.com/iambattlecomic/.
About Jordan Brady Though Brady began as a stand-up comedian, touring nightclubs and colleges in 49 states across America, his true passion is commercials, having directed more than a thousand national TV spots to date. Through his commercial production company, Superlounge, he directs ad campaigns for brands and agencies all over the world, recently working with Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Jim Gaffigan and Keegan-Michael Key. He has directed five feature films, including the 2010 cult hit feature documentary I AM COMIC (Netflix, Showtime), and its follow-up, 2014’s I AM ROAD COMIC (Netflix, Hulu). Brady also hosts the popular podcast RESPECT THE PROCESS.
About the National Military Family Association The National Military Family Association is the leading nonprofit dedicated to serving the families who stand behind the uniform. Since 1969, NMFA has worked to strengthen and protect millions of families through its advocacy and programs. They provide spouse scholarships, camps for military kids, and retreats for families reconnecting after deployment and for the families of the wounded, ill, or injured. Find out more at MilitaryFamily.org.
