Middle East – Ad industry creatives and comedians have joined forces for the world premiere of I AM BATTLE COMIC, a thought-provoking documentary about stand-up comedians on a mission to entertain American troops in the Middle East.

Directed by Superlounge Co-Founder and commercial veteran, Jordan Brady, the documentary feature launches with a screening in Detroit, which will be moderated by Chuck Meehan, EVP & ECD of Doner. It will be the first of several special benefit screenings sponsored by commercial production company Superlounge, with 100% of the proceeds going to charities that support troops and their families.

I AM BATTLE COMIC follows a group of comedians on a mission to provide laughter for U.S troops stationed in Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Iraq. Gripping insights about the highs and lows facing the men and women in the military are balanced with heartfelt interviews with top professional comedians , George Lopez, George Wallace, Dave Attell, and Wayne Federman, and interwoven with current events around the world that give context to their situation.

The documentary’s unique approach to a timely topic has already earned it praise from Judd Apatow, who called it “an excellent heartfelt film that pays tribute to our troops and the comedians who travel the world to make them laugh”. I AM BATTLE COMIC is the final installment of the I AM COMIC trilogy, and brainchild of Brady, himself a former stand-up comedian and now a full-time filmmaker, who has directed over 1000 national TV spots to date. Brady travelled to the frontlines for his latest project, which he not only directed but also shot, edited, produced, and funded.

The premiere will be followed by a series of screenings in different cities. Each event will be moderated by an ad industry heavyweight and followed by a hysterical Q&A with Brady and several comedians involved in the film. I AM BATTLE COMIC will be available for digital download June 2nd.