Other author/creator | McLaurin, Melton Alonza. |
Other author/creator | Gossett, Louis, Jr., 1936-2024 |
Other author/creator | Miller, Dustin. |
Other author/creator | Messina, Heidi. |
Other author/creator | Crew, Jim. |
Other author/creator | Johnson, Eric. |
Other author/creator | United States. Office of Naval Research. |
Other author/creator | South Carolina State University. |
Other author/creator | University of North Carolina at Wilmington. |
Other author/creator | UNCW. Division of Public Service and Continuing Studies. |
Other author/creator | UNCW-Television. |
Portion of title |
Fighting for freedom |
Abstract |
This is the story of the nation's first African American Marines. Between 1942 and 1949 over 20,000 African Americans trained in segregated facilities at Montford Point, NC adjacent to Camp Lejeune. These men showed bravery in the face of prejudice and discrimination. |
General note | Originally produced in 2006. |
Credits | Editor, Dustin Miller ; videographer, Heidi Messina ; original music, Jim Crew and Eric Johnson. |
Cast |
Narration and performance by Louis Gossett, Jr. |
Audience |
[Not rated]. |
Technical details | DVD. |
UPC |
837101268233 |