Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral
“Having served during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, Alene Duerk became the first woman to earn the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy.”
Synopsis
Following the tradition of military service in her family, Alene Duerk enlisted as a Navy nurse in 1943. During her eventful 32 year career, she served in WWII on a hospital ship in the Sea of Japan, and trained others in the Korean War. She became the Director of the Navy Nursing Corps during the Vietnam War before finally attaining the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Despite having no other women as mentors (or peers), Admiral Duerk always looked for challenging opportunities that women had not previously held. Her consistently high level of performance led to her ultimate rise to become the first woman Admiral.
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Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral (2020) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-13
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January 1, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
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Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eliciana Nascimento
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel L. Bernardi
- Original Title
- Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Budget
- $25K
- Production Studios
- El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eliciana Nascimento
Daniel L. Bernardi
Andrés Gallegos
Eliciana Nascimento, Katharine Hada
Jesse Collier Sutterley, Daniel L. Bernardi, Trevor Getz
Department Leadership Roster
Jesse Collier Sutterley
Producer
Eliciana Nascimento
Director
Daniel L. Bernardi
Producer
Eliciana Nascimento
Editor
Katharine Hada
Editor
Daniel L. Bernardi
Writer
Trevor Getz
Producer
Andrés Gallegos
Director of Photography
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral about?
Following the tradition of military service in her family, Alene Duerk enlisted as a Navy nurse in 1943. During her eventful 32 year career, she served in WWII on a hospital ship in the Sea of Japan, and trained others in the Korean War. She became the Director of the Navy Nursing Corps during the Vietnam War before finally attaining the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Despite having no other women as mentors (or peers), Admiral Duerk always looked for challenging opportunities that women had not previously held. Her consistently high level of performance led to her ultimate rise to become the first woman Admiral.
Who directed Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral?
Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral was directed by Eliciana Nascimento.
Who stars in Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral?
The principal cast of Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral includes Pamela Roark, Stephen Granzow.
When was Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral released and how long is it?
Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral?
Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).