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  • The Singer: A Montford Point Marine (2023)
  • Short | 10 min | Documentary, Short
The Singer: A Montford Point Marine (2023)
Short | 10 min | Documentary, Short
"The Singer: A Montford Point Marine" tells the story of Henry Charles Johnson, one of the first African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps and a professional crooner. Lured by the dignified Marine uniform and the allure of the G.I. Bill, ...See more"The Singer: A Montford Point Marine" tells the story of Henry Charles Johnson, one of the first African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps and a professional crooner. Lured by the dignified Marine uniform and the allure of the G.I. Bill, he's abruptly thrown into the bare, segregated world of Camp Montford Point, a far cry from the lush expansiveness of Camp Lejeune he'd imagined. The harsh realities of Southern segregation strike a jarring contrast to his accustomed diversity of Manhattan, escalating further with hostility from drill instructors. Undeterred, his resolve is galvanized by the dream of donning the Marine uniform and the prospects following discharge. Post-discharge, Johnson immerses himself in New York's music scene, enchanting audiences with his soulful, Sinatra-esque timbre. This riveting narrative portrays the unmatched fortitude of the Montford Point Marines, representing a crucial African-American, American, and globally relevant human experience. Written by El Dorado Films See less
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Writers
Daniel L. Bernardi | Eliciana Nascimento (co-writer)
Cinematographer
Andrés Gallegos
Editor
Joshua Cardenas
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Jun 2023 (United States)

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