Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 14:56:44 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: “Semper Fi: Always Faithful”
Marine Corp Sgt. Jerry Ensminger was a devoted Marine for nearly 25 years. As a drill instructor he lived and breathed the “Corps” indoctrinating thousands of new recruits with its motto Semper Fidelis or “Always Faithful.”
When Jerry’s nine-year old daughter Janey died of a rare type of leukemia, his world collapsed. As a grief-stricken father, he struggled for years to make sense of what happened. His search for answers led to the shocking discovery of a Marine Corps cover-up of one of the largest water contamination incidents in U.S. history.
On Monday, May 7, ChathamArts presents his story “Semper Fi: Always Faithful” (doc. feature-76 min., Adm. $5 at door) at Fearrington Barn. See the trailer and more info at http://www.chathamarts.org
“Semper Fi” follows Jerry’s mission to expose the Marine Corps and force them to live up to their motto to the thousands of soldiers and their families exposed to toxic chemicals. His fight reveals a grave injustice at NC’s Camp Lejeune and a looming environmental crisis at military sites across the country. Directed by Rachel Libert, Tony Hardmon.
Jerry Ensminger will attend for a Q&A and post-screening discussion with Hope Taylor, Executive Director of Clean Water for NC and Pierre Lauffer, Associate Regional Planner, Fort Bragg Regional Alliance.**
Thank you to Working Films, which is supporting the NC Engagement Campaign of “Semper Fi: Always Faithful”.
Lesley Landis Designs 919-949-5866
President, Chatham County Arts Council <http://chathamarts.org/>
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