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Semper Fi, One Marine's Journey
Vince DiPersio 2007
Categories: Documentary Feature, Out on Film
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Run time: 73 min. | U S A
Jeff Key is a Marine. You can tell the instant you look at him. Born in rural Alabama -- schooled in the Church Of Christ, Jeff is a true believer in God and in Country. Jeff Key is also Gay. A spiritual kid, he struggled with the secret he carried in his heart until he moved to Hollywood where he found freedom and acceptance, which gave him the courage to join the Marine Corps at age 34. After the terrible events of 9/11, he went to war for his country, but once in Iraq his patriot's heart was broken by what he saw. After returning back home, Jeff used his war journals to create a one-man show with which he travels the country -- a play that never flinches from what it meant to be Gay and at war -- revealing the dignity and power of his experience.
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7:15 PM     Tue, Apr 15 Landmark Midtown #3 + add to cal buy tickets
3:00 PM     Wed, Apr 16 Landmark Midtown #4 + add to cal buy tickets
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Rated 3.0/5 Stars
jaycbird
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Jeff Key's monologue inspired director Vince DiPersio to further explore Key's experience as a gay, Christian, Marine, who enlisted at age 34 after the twin towers attack. Key is exceptionally charismatic and he speaks eloquently of his motives and experiences. However, the film itself not only touches upon each of his "attributes" (or what I might call "baggage") but also launches into a debate about the US role in Iraq. It just felt like there was a great amount of material to cover! For instance, why did he enlist at age 34, after living in the progressive atmosphere of Los Angeles as an openly gay man? It was a question that I didn't find adequately answered. The interviews with family, friends and fellow marines are all quite complimentary towards Key's character and capabilities as a marine, with the exception of his family pastor, who leans towards the "love the sinner, hate the sin" argument in regards to Key. I think that Key's story deserves more exploration, but in more emotional detail that what a 90 minute documentary will allow. http://jaycbird.blogspot.com
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