The Singer: A Montford Point Marine
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.
2023-07-01 | 10 minutes
Plot Summary
“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.
Cast
Recommendations
Similar Movies
-
Rock the Kasbah
-
South to Black Power
-
Whitney, a Look Back
-
Frank Maselskis: From WWII POW to Chosin Reservoir Survivor
-
IZ
-
John Stevens: Storming the Beach
-
Françoise Hardy : tant de belles choses
-
Dutronc, la vie malgré lui
-
Remembering Port Chicago
-
The Real Patsy Cline
-
Black Book
-
Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color
-
E! Entertainment Special: Christina Aguilera
-
Maria and the Lost Movie
-
Cherry Blossoms, Again
-
The Pigeon People
-
David Bowie: Out of this World
-
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
-
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me
-
The Last Season