The Singer: A Montford Point Marine (2023)
The Singer: A Montford Point Marine (2023)
A resilient American endures racial discrimination and physical abuse at Camp Montford Point, emerging as one of the first African American Marines. His powerful voice, reminiscent of Sinatra, inspires hope and resilience after leaving the Corps.
“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.

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Herny Johnson Herny Johnson As: Herny Johnson
Brenda Threatt Brenda Threatt As: Brenda Threatt
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“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.


Tagline: A resilient American endures racial discrimination and physical abuse at Camp Montford Point, emerging as one of the first African American Marines. His powerful voice, reminiscent of Sinatra, inspires hope and resilience after leaving the Corps.
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: War, Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 01 July 2023

Country: US

Runtime: 10m

Company Credits

Company: El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps

Budget: $22,000

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Cast

Herny Johnson

Herny Johnson

Herny Johnson

Brenda Threatt

Brenda Threatt

Brenda Threatt

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Not currently known.

Sound

Dan Olmsted

Dan Olmsted

Sound Mixer

Jesse Collier Sutterley

Jesse Collier Sutterley

Sound Recordist

Dan Olmsted

Dan Olmsted

Sound Designer

Visual Effects

Jian Giannini

Jian Giannini

Animation

Camera

Daniel Jamieson

Daniel Jamieson

Additional Camera

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Justin Angcaco

Justin Angcaco

Graphic Designer

Other Crew

Andrés Gallegos

Andrés Gallegos

Cinematography

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