The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine
Against all odds, Roosevelt Farrow's inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a U.S. Marine and witnessing the historic rise of black officers serves as a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of dreams in this heartfelt film.
2023 | 0m | English
Popularity: 0.5 (history)
| Director: | Jesse Collier Sutterley |
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| In this heartfelt short film by Daniel Leonard Bernardi, Roosevelt Farrow, born in 1929 at the start of the Great Depression, shares his lifelong dream of becoming a U.S. Marine, despite the racial barriers of his time. Raised by his grandmother in humble conditions, he was inspired by the sight of Marines visiting his community. Farrow's determination led him to join the Marine Corps, where he faced the challenges of Montford Point boot camp and eventually became an expert marksman and retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant. Although he never saw combat due, in his view, to his beloved wife's prayers, he realized the significance of his journey when he witnessed black officers rising in the ranks. Farrow's story is a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of one's dreams, encouraging others not to give up on their aspirations despite austere beginnings and social injustice. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 01, 2023 |
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| Director: | Jesse Collier Sutterley |
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| Genres: | Documentary |
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| Production Companies | El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $22,000 |
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Updated: Jul 09, 2024 (Update) Entered: Jul 09, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Gunnery Farrow | Gunnery Farrow |
| Name | Job |
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| Jesse Collier Sutterley | Sound Recordist, Director |
| Caitlin Williams | Editor |
| Kamia Gutiarrez | Sound Mixer, Sound Designer |
| Constanza Hevia | Camera Operator |
| Robert Willis | Researcher |
| Rachel Anna Moore | Researcher |
| Alexis Cabrera | Digital Producer |
| Name | Title |
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| Trevor Getz | Co-Producer |
| Daniel L. Bernardi | Producer |
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