The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine

2023 "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."
5.5| 0h30m| NA| en| More Info
Released: 01 December 2023 In Production
Producted By: El Dorado Films
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.eldoradofilms.com
Synopsis

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.

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Director

Jesse Collier Sutterley

Producted By

El Dorado Films

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