The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine (2023)
7m
Running Time
December 1, 2023Release Date
The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine (2023)
7m
Running Time
December 1, 2023Release Date
Plot.
In this heartfelt short film by Jesse Collier Sutterley, 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, eventually becoming an expert marksman and retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant. Although he never saw combat, a fact he attributed to his 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 & Crew.
Gunnery Farrow
Gunnery Farrow
Jesse Collier Sutterley
Director / Sound Recordist
Trevor Getz
Co-Producer
Daniel L. Bernardi
Producer
Caitlin Williams
Editor
Andrés Gallegos
Cinematographer
Kamia Gutiarrez
Sound Mixer / Sound Designer
Constanza Hevia
Camera Operator
Details.
This Movie Is About.
documentary short