The Architect: A Montford Point Marine

The Architect: A Montford Point Marine (2023)

An African American architect’s captivating journey through the challenges of early 20th century America, the brutal Korean War, and the complexities of race and family, as he discovers strength, inspiration, and unexpected connections along the way.

  • Genre: Documentary, War
  • Release Date: 2023-09-30
  • Runtime: 0h 17min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: El Dorado Films
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Daniel L. Bernardi

Summary

In this dynamic and dramatic short film, an African American veteran takes us on an extraordinary journey through his life. From a chance visit to the Pentagon, to growing up in a vibrant integrated neighborhood, his story is one of resilience and inspiration. Fueled by the determination to seize educational opportunities, he enlists just in time to experience the racial divisions of his era before Truman desegregates the military. Thrust into the brutality of the Korean War, the weight of combat becomes an indelible part of his soul. Returning home, he embarks on a new path as an architect and discovers unexpected connections in far-off Pakistan. As his family expands, his sons reflect on the man who raised them and the legacy he instilled. This film unearths the essence of the Black experience in the early 20th century, paints a vivid portrait of the Chosin Reservoir, and unravels the intricate tapestry of race, family, and personal growth.

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  • David Wilcots

    as David Wilcots
  • Eric Wilcots

    as Eric Wilcots
  • Henry Wilcots

    as Henry Wilcots
  • Zhenglong Zhong

    as Voice Actor
Directing Daniel L. Bernardi Director
Writing Daniel L. Bernardi Writer
Production Daniel L. Bernardi Producer
Writing Trevor Getz Writer
Production Trevor Getz Producer
Writing Daniel Jamieson Co-Writer
Editing Daniel Jamieson Editor
Crew Andrés Gallegos Cinematography
Crew Jesse Collier Sutterley Post Production Supervisor
Sound Jesse Collier Sutterley Sound Recordist
Sound Dan Olmsted Sound Designer
Sound Dan Olmsted Sound Mixer
Visual Effects Daniel Jamieson Animation
Editing Joshua Cardenas Colorist
Production Rachel Anna Moore Researcher
Production Robert Willis Researcher

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