Comedy
Warriors

about The Production

About the film

The story

Behind the story

As any comedian will tell you, the most poignant comedy comes from pain. And no one knows this better than a service member with a life-changing injury. The documentary features five severely wounded service members; four men and one woman — with injuries ranging from burns to amputations. They tell their stories from the moment they decided to enlist, to their experiences in combat, their struggles in coming home to heal, and the role that humor plays in their rehabilitation.

As Part of that process,

They were teamed up with celebrated comedians and comedy writers who mentored them in crafting a stand-up routine based around their experiences, culminating in a live performance event. Writing sessions and round table discussions are an integral part of the film, as the comedy mentors give advice, share anecdotes and interact with the Comedy Warriors.

As Part of that process,

They were teamed up with celebrated comedians and comedy writers who mentored them in crafting a stand-up routine based around their experiences, culminating in a live performance event. Writing sessions and round table discussions are an integral part of the film, as the comedy mentors give advice, share anecdotes and interact with the Comedy Warriors.

The Most Poignant
Comedy Comes From Pain

Any comedian will tell you

As any comedian will tell you, the most poignant comedy comes from pain. And no one knows this better than a service member with a life-changing injury. The documentary features five severely wounded service members; four men and one woman — with injuries ranging from burns to amputations. They tell their stories from the moment they decided to enlist, to their experiences in combat, their struggles in coming home to heal, and the role that humor plays in their rehabilitation.

While the subject is serious, the tone of the film is humorous and light-hearted. The purpose is not only to raise awareness but, also to document the struggles these individuals have gone through and their healing process. It serves as a way of honoring their service and sacrifice, as well as provide a message of hope for injured service members who have just begun this journey.

The "Carpe Diem" Spirit

Ultimately, our Comedy Warriors pass their experience on to others, both fellow injured service members and those they inspire along the way. The “Carpe Diem” spirit within each of them encourages others to never give up and to follow their dreams.

The "Carpe Diem" Spirit

Ultimately, our Comedy Warriors pass their experience on to others, both fellow injured service members and those they inspire along the way. The “Carpe Diem” spirit within each of them encourages others to never give up and to follow their dreams.

Supported by

This endeavor has been supported by Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a national, non-partisan organization whose mission is to honor and empower injured service members. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured service men and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and service to meet their needs.