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Semper Fi Always Faithful- UK premiere

March 5, 2012 BY admin

The award-winning documentary SEMPER FI: ALWAYS FAITHFUL is coming to the UK. Working Films is partnering with the filmmakers on a targeted engagement campaign in NC and the US. YOU MUST SEE this story of one Marine’s determination to hold his Corps accountable.

DOCHOUSE presents SEMPER FI: ALWAYS FAITHFUL
Screening Date: March 8th, 2012
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Prince Charles Cinema

For tickets and more information:

http://www.princecharlescinema.com/indexreview.php?display=1939

There will be a satellite SKYPE Q&A with the Directors after the film.
ABOUT THE FILM:
Retired Master Sergeant Jerry Ensminger devoted nearly 25 years to service in the US Marines, following the motto “Always Faithful” as a way of life. When his nine-year-old daughter died of a rare form of leukemia while living at the military base Camp Lejeune, a grief-stricken Ensminger took on a quest that would lead him to a shocking discovery. This courageous and impassioned exposé follows his mission to make the Marine Corps to live up to its own motto.

Shortlisted for 2012 Academy Award for Best Documentary
Winner- Best Documentary Editing- Tribeca Film Festival
Winner- Special Founders Prize- Traverse City Film Festival
Winner- Best Documentary & Audience Award – Woodstock Film Festival
Winner-Best Documentary – San Diego Film Festival

Visit our website:
www.semperfialwaysfaithful.com

“Shocking expose…strong, impassioned docu” -Variety

“A riveting and often enraging documentary.”-Daily Beast

“A profound tale that one man can make a difference in this world”- Filmmaker Magazine

 

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