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The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine

Released: 2023-12-01
Budget: 22000
Homepage: http://www.eldoradofilms.com
Studios: El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps,


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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Cast

Gunnery Farrow
Character: Gunnery Farrow


Production and Crew

Trevor Getz
Co-Producer

Kamia Gutiarrez
Sound Mixer
Kamia Gutiarrez
Sound Designer

Constanza Hevia
Camera Operator
Robert Willis
Researcher

Alexis Cabrera
Digital Producer