Six comedians, including Jeff Ross and Drew Carey, perform for American soldiers in Iraq during a 2003 USO tour, capturing their experiences on camera.
“A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie”
Synopsis
Six comedians, including Jeff Ross and Drew Carey, perform for American soldiers in Iraq during a 2003 USO tour, capturing their experiences on camera.
Synopsis
Jeff Ross joins a group of comedians, including Drew Carey and Kathy Kinney, on a 2003 USO tour in Iraq. The mission aims to entertain American soldiers stationed in the Sunni Triangle during the Iraq War. Ross, inspired by Bob Hope's legacy, captures performances and interactions with troops using a camcorder. The film presents the comedians' efforts to boost morale and the personal connections formed in a combat zone. "Patriot Act" premiered at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival on July 21, 2005.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Jeff Ross perform for troops in Iraq.
- Meet Drew Carey and other comedians on the tour.
- Find out about USO tours and their impact on soldiers.
Did You Know
- The film features a 2003 USO comedy tour for American soldiers in Iraq.
- Jeff Ross was inspired by comedian Bob Hope for participating in the USO tour.
- Patriot Act premiered at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival on July 21, 2005.
- The documentary includes performances from comedians like Drew Carey and Kathy Kinney.
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Who directed the documentary Patriot Act?
Patriot Act was directed by comedian Jeff Ross.
What event does the documentary cover?
The documentary covers a 2003 USO comedy tour for American soldiers in Iraq.
When did Patriot Act premiere?
Patriot Act premiered at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival on July 21, 2005.
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