GOE and the G.I. Film Festival
April 29, 2008
We who have served have all had to bear the resentment towards to Hollywood for the way they depict us. Lately, the American soldier is typically portrayed as a poor victim who had no other choice but to serve, or worse as a criminal malcontent. The actual honor and nobility of military service doesn’t seem to make it to major outlets, so the public is left with an unfair, negative or downright despicable image of us. Brandon Millet, whose wife is a West Point grad, saw this and decided to do something about it. He started the G.I. Film Fest to show movies that portray the American service member in a more positive, accurate light.
Hollywood only understands one thing: money. They will make movies that are closer to reality if they smell a profit. This is a way for us to directly send a message to Hollywood, and enjoy some good film fare. Brandon is offering a 20% discount to all Eagles, so go to the festival link and help Brandon to help us. www.gifilmfestival.com. A movie scene that has always stuck in my head has a line that sums it up for me, “All I’ve ever wanted is for my country to love me as much as I love it.” Brandon and the rest of the staff at the G.I. Film Festival get that, so thanks Brandon for loving us and making it known. Manchu.
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I emailed Laura, and she asked that I pass this link on to you for those of you who aren’t going to make the GI Film Festival but would be able to donate a few bucks.
Here is a link for on-line donations.
http://www.gifilmfestival.com/donate08.html