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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Someone once said, 'comedy is not funny,' and they're right," says comic Ron Pearson, one of four comedians to star in the new film, Apostles Of Comedy: The Movie, set for release September 9 from First Look Studios. Co-star and controversial social commentator Brad Stine agrees. "Everybody endures life," says Stine. "Some people deal with their problems with drugs, alcohol, or sex - we chose comedy to mock our pain."

While their comedy is showcased at length in Apostles of Comedy: The Movie, the lives of these four award-winning comedians are also explored. In documentary fashion, the comedians are shown at home with their families, as well as in unrehearsed conversations with each other behind-the-scenes. Each comedian has a unique background and style of comedy, yet Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Ron Pearson and Anthony Griffith share a common thread - they are all family-friendly in their approach, keeping their comedy free of raw language or crude themes, but without losing their edge.

"We chose comedians who specifically do comedy that appeals to all ages, something that the whole family could sit down and enjoy together," says Executive Producer Lenny Sisselman, who has worked with performers such as Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld and Tim Allen. Sisselman teamed up with Emmy-nominated producer Mitchell Galin whose credits include Sci-Fi's Emmy award winning miniseries Dune; CBS' miniseries A Season in Purgatory; ABC's Stephen King's The Langoliers, among others.

"We wanted to produce something that was counter-culture; something that would not only be funny, but move people emotionally," says Jeff Allen, who has been seen on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, HBO, among others. Allen starred in a sitcom pilot on PAX-TV entitled "Happy Wife, Happy Life," and authored the book My Life as a Bystander.

Brad Stine, known for his edgy social commentary, has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MTV, New Yorker Magazine, as well as Evening at the Improv. Emmy-Award winner Anthony Griffith has been a frequent guest on The Tonight Show as well as HBO, Comedy Central, and The Bernie Mac Show. Ron Pearson has made a name for himself appearing on various television sitcoms such as Malcolm & Eddie, The Drew Carey Show, That 70s Show, The George Lopez Show, among others.

For a sneak preview of the DVD, visit: www.ApostlesofComedy.com.