The Architect: A Montford Point Marine (2023)

Özet

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.

Oyuncular

• David Wilcots

  David Wilcots

• Eric Wilcots

  Eric Wilcots

• Henry Wilcots

  Henry Wilcots

• Zhenglong Zhong

  Voice Actor

Ekip

Yönetmen

Daniel L. Bernardi

Senaryo

Daniel L. Bernardi, Trevor Getz

Yapımcı

Daniel L. Bernardi, Trevor Getz

Kurgu

Daniel Jamieson