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Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie

  • 20052005
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  • 1h 16m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie (2005)
Documentary
Inspired by the passing of U.S.O. perennial Bob Hope, Friars Club roast-master Jeffrey Ross takes Drew up on an invitation to join the U.S.O. in their ongoing mission - delivering punch-line... Read allInspired by the passing of U.S.O. perennial Bob Hope, Friars Club roast-master Jeffrey Ross takes Drew up on an invitation to join the U.S.O. in their ongoing mission - delivering punch-lines on the front lines. Having just bought a new camcorder, he travels to Iraq and captures ... Read allInspired by the passing of U.S.O. perennial Bob Hope, Friars Club roast-master Jeffrey Ross takes Drew up on an invitation to join the U.S.O. in their ongoing mission - delivering punch-lines on the front lines. Having just bought a new camcorder, he travels to Iraq and captures his rare, intimate, and often times hilarious experience on camera. Armed with nothing but... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
217
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  • Director
    • Jeffrey Ross
  • Writer
    • Jeffrey Ross
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Ross
    • Jocelyn Aberle
    • Kate Blekh
  • Director
    • Jeffrey Ross
  • Writer
    • Jeffrey Ross
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Ross
    • Jocelyn Aberle
    • Kate Blekh
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    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Jeffrey Ross
    Jeffrey Ross
    • Self
    Jocelyn Aberle
    • Self
    • (as Maj. Jocelyn Aberle)
    Kate Blekh
    • Self
    Drew Carey
    Drew Carey
    • Self
    Blake Clark
    Blake Clark
    • Self
    Eric F. Cooke
    • Self
    • (as CSM Eric F. Cooke)
    Kyle Dunnigan
    Kyle Dunnigan
    • Self
    Andres Fernandez
    • Self
    Larry Gelbart
    Larry Gelbart
    • Self
    Bill Hardy
    • Self
    • (as Lt. Col. Bill Hardy)
    Mark Hertling
    • Self
    • (as Brig. Gen. Mark Hertling)
    Kathy Kinney
    Kathy Kinney
    • Self
    Robert Kutruff
    • Self
    • (as SPC. Robert Kutruff)
    Rocky La Porte
    Rocky La Porte
    • Self
    Peter Mansoor
    Peter Mansoor
    • Self
    • (as Col. Pete R. Mansoor)
    Raymond Odierno
    Raymond Odierno
    • Self
    • (as Maj. Gen. Raymond Odierno)
    Steve Ross
    • Self
    Ricardo Sanchez
    • Self
    • (as Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez)
    • Director
      • Jeffrey Ross
    • Writer
      • Jeffrey Ross
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    • Quotes

      Jeffrey Ross: What if I said something like 'I support the war but don't support the troops?' Would that be funny? No! Wait! They'd shoot me if I said that!

    • Crazy credits
      Just before the credits roll at the end; "Dedicated to soldiers and veterans everywhere" followed by the Peace symbol.
    • Connections
      Edited from The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey (1998)

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    7/10
    an honest, unbiased documentary about the war in Iraq.
    Jeffrey Ross, a Friar's Club regular and comedy club mainstay for the past 15 years, steps into the role of documentary filmmaker in "Patriot Act." As part of Drew Carey's USO tour, Ross recorded over 15 hours of footage during a five-day trip through Iraq. What had begun as a home movie soon turned into something more for Ross as he was faced with the realities of war. Although the film is essentially a comedy, "Patriot Act" contains many heart-felt moments. Blake Clarke, one of the comedians on the tour and a decorated Vietnam Vet, recounts memories of war, the 60's anti-war movement, and military life then and now. Ross interviews many soldiers stationed throughout Iraq, giving the viewer honest, first-hand accounts of the controversial "war on terror."

    "Patriot Act" is a wonderful film about war, the healing power of comedy, and one man's journey from the comedy club circuit to the front lines in Iraq.
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    • Oct 24, 2005

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    • Release date
      • July 21, 2005 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Baghdad, Iraq
    • Production company
      • Enough With The Bread Already Productions
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      • $400,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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