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.”
Synopsis
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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December 1, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesse Collier Sutterley
- Original Title
- The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Budget
- $22K
- Production Studios
- El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesse Collier Sutterley
Caitlin Williams
Daniel L. Bernardi
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel L. Bernardi
Producer
Caitlin Williams
Editor
Jesse Collier Sutterley
Director
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What is The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine about?
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.
Who directed The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine?
The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine was directed by Jesse Collier Sutterley.
Who stars in The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine?
The principal cast of The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine includes Gunnery Farrow.
When was The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine released and how long is it?
The Gunnery: A Montford Point Marine was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 7m.