Semper Fi: One Marine's Journey (2007) (TV)

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Director:

Vince DiPersio

Release Date:

1 June 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Tagline:

One Marine's Journey

Plot:

A Gay Marine's crisis of conscience while serving in Iraq.

Plot Keywords:

Iraq | Marine | Don't Ask Don't Tell | Homosexuality | Alabama

Awards:

3 wins

Cast

Jeff Key

...

Himself

Runtime:

USA:82 min | USA:73 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (NTSC Color) | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Filming Locations:

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Company:

Working Dog Pictures

Super Patriot - Super Cool

I just finished watching "Semper Fi." Jeff Key's writing is marvelous - maybe a bit over the top for a one-man stage show...yet his poetic use of plain English is a wonder. This is one case where I can't wait for the book. But "Semper Fi" is not the stage show - it is a documentary about the events that led to the creation of the show and therein lies its beauty. Jeff Key is an American all Americans can and should be proud of. He is a hero in many ways - his concern for the children of Iraq, his concern for the returning servicemen and women who are getting short shrift from their government, the rare veteran with the courage to question this administration's policies. My heartfelt thanks and congratulations go to Mr. Key. He has created a beautiful piece and it should be required viewing for all. I hope it gets the audience it deserves. I am a gay veteran (US Army) and I am thankful that someone like Jeff Key has had the opportunity to tell his story and the wisdom and talent to tell it well. Good going, Jeff.