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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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- verified Status: Released
- calendar_month Release Date: 2023-12-01
- video_camera_front Companies El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
- timer Runtime: 7 Mins
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- info IMDB ID tt30127942
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Alexis Cabrera
Digital Producer
Daniel L. Bernardi
Producer
Jesse Collier Sutterley
Sound Recordist
Constanza Hevia
Camera Operator
Robert Willis
Researcher
Caitlin Williams
Editor
Kamia Gutiarrez
Sound Mixer
Kamia Gutiarrez
Sound Designer
Trevor Getz
Co-Producer
Jesse Collier Sutterley
Director
Rachel Anna Moore
Researcher
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