A Conversation With A Film Maker And US Ambassador

By C. Henry Adams

I have the honor to know a Film Maker/Producer  and a US Ambassador.

Each of the two people that I highly speak of are known for their unique and individual roles in life.   How unique?  So unique that they have made positive impressions on many people's lives of different colors, creeds and national origins like mine for years.

So, with great thought,  I pondered on how I could connect these two people to convince them to tell a story based on true accounts regarding 20,000 or Twenty Thousand Men who help change the course of the US Military (United States Marine Corps) ,as well as, Civilian Life throughout seven (7) decades by giving of themselves to defend the United States during World War II.

Perhaps you heard of theses great men who in June of 2012 receive the Congressional Gold Medal.  My father, the late Marion L. Adams, Sr. was a Montford Point US Marine and receive his certificate posthumously.

As a result of my late father's great works,  I've decided to take action regarding the Montford Point US Marines Story.  So far, it has not been an easy act.  Truth is based on facts.  Providing a historical account of several turn of events requires factual evidence.

In order to tell a great story of these historic events, perhaps it would be wise to gather pertinent information from a person or persons who served during WWII in the USMC (United States Marine Corps).

Well, one of those great men would happen to be a Living Legend of the ' Few and the Proud '; who went on to be appointed a United States Ambassador.

Ambassador (Dr) Theodore Britton, Jr. currently resides in the Atlanta area.   As a Business Man, I've learned that you can never have too many Mentors within your Profession.   Dr. Britton is one of my Professional Mentors to which I hold in high regards.  What makes him stand out the most is... he is highly intelligent, up to date on the latest technologies and a real to life Globe traveling Gentlemen that is spot on time.  LOL

Then, there is the Colleague and highly intelligent Professor, named Rel Dowdell.   Rel, is an Educator,  Film Maker / Producer, who has great business sense. 

The Film Industry is a Billion Dollar Enterprise.  Today, even though you have advanced technology at your finger tips to create incredible film footage, it still takes a lot of money, the right cast and crew;  plus a whole lot of other things behind the scenes  to produce a great movie.

As of May 15th 2014, Rel's Film called, " Changing the Game " will debut , (Thursday, May 15th 2014 ) on BET  at 7pm EST.   http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-star-cinema/photos/2014/05/flicks-of-the-week-may-12.html

Nevertheless, while driving to go and eat some chicken at this place (Chick-Fil-A) on South Cobb Drive in Metro Atlanta.  (( Sorry, no shameless ad here, just like the food and customer service.  LOL))

I got the notion to call up my ole Classmate ( Professor Rel Dowdell ) and two-way him with my Mentor ( Dr. Theodore Britton, Jr.).

Guess what?  It worked;  I was successful in reaching both Gentlemen.

Although the conversation was short and brief, I believe that I've made some sort of connection.

Furthermore,  it turns out the Montford Marines Memorial located in North Carolina near Camp Lejeune needs additional funding to complete it.

If some sort of collaboration was made to use the Copyright of the Montford Point US Marines while creating a film to benefit the Non-profit Organization's Memorial, as well as, others - that would be a beautiful thing.

After reviewing the Bereavement Announcements of the recently deceased Montford Point US Marines, it is realized that time is of an essence.

Many of the these Legends have passed away.  However, for those that are living, this is the time to reach out to the Men, their Wives and Grown Children in order to grasp a piece of the past, whereas, to know whence you come from to clearly know where you are going into the future.

Furthermore, it is also time to call on the Surviving Spouses and Children as well, while educating this Great Nation regarding the legacy and contributions left behind.

So, what are your thoughts?






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