The Different Drummer: Blacks in the Military
Brief Synopsis
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A three-part documentary that explores the history of blacks in the American armed forces. Part One, "Unknown Soldiers," examines the earliest black involvement in the military, from the Civil War to World War I; Part Two, "The Troops," continues that history from World War II to the war in Vietnam;
Cast & Crew
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William Miles
Director
Clayton Riley
Narration
Mel Williamson
Narration
Sharron Robertson
Narration
John P Davis
Tom Mcfadder
Film Details
Also Known As
Blacks in the Military, Different Drummer: Blacks in the Military
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1983
Production Company
Miles Film Productions; Television Laboratory
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A three-part documentary that explores the history of blacks in the American armed forces. Part One, "Unknown Soldiers," examines the earliest black involvement in the military, from the Civil War to World War I; Part Two, "The Troops," continues that history from World War II to the war in Vietnam; Part Three, "From Gold Bars to Silver Stars," features interviews with today's highest-ranking black officers, who describe their how they rose up the military ladder.
Director
William Miles
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Blacks in the Military, Different Drummer: Blacks in the Military
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1983
Production Company
Miles Film Productions; Television Laboratory
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
