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 | 10m | English
Popularity: 0.1 (history)
| Director: | Eliciana Nascimento |
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| Writer: | Daniel L. Bernardi |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Jul 01, 2023 |
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| Director: | Eliciana Nascimento |
| Writer: | Daniel L. Bernardi |
| Genres: | War, Documentary |
| Keywords | marine corps, singer, african american, veterans, unsung heroes in the military, segregation in the military, montford point marine, resilience and dedication of soldiers |
| Production Companies | El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $22,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2026 Entered: May 07, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Herny Johnson | Herny Johnson |
| Brenda Threatt | Brenda Threatt |
| Name | Job |
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| Eliciana Nascimento | Co-Writer, Director |
| Daniel L. Bernardi | Writer |
| Suhnny Stone Carter Bernardi | Production Assistant |
| Joshua Cardenas | Editor, Colorist |
| Andrés Gallegos | Cinematography |
| Daniel Jamieson | Additional Camera |
| Dan Olmsted | Sound Mixer, Sound Designer |
| Jesse Collier Sutterley | Sound Recordist |
| Jian Giannini | Animation |
| Justin Angcaco | Graphic Designer |
| Rachel Anna Moore | Researcher |
| Robert Willis | Researcher |
| Name | Title |
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| Daniel L. Bernardi | Producer |
| Trevor Getz | Co-Producer |
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