03/05/2022
Dear Friends:
The documentary is now available on iTunes and other outlets.. Major Capers: The Legend of Team Broadminded features the life of the first African American Marine to receive a battlefield commission. Major James Capers later became the Face of the Marines. He has been nominated for the Medal of Honor, awarded the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and Combat V, three Purple Hearts, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, a Joint Service Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, three Good Conduct Ribbons, Battle Stars, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, CG Certificate of Merit, multiple letters of Merit, Appreciation, and Commendation.
Major Capers: The Legend of Team Broadminded is an honest and unflinching documentary that portrays the extraordinary life story of Major James Capers, Jr. an American hero, who persevered through adversity and after 50 classified missions rose to become one of the most decorated Force Recon Marines. Capers and his Recon team aptly named, “Team Broadminded” overcame stereotypes and seemingly impossible missions, a story deemed “Classified” until now.
Major James Capers Jr. was wounded 19 times in battle and became face of the iconic “Ask a Marine” recruitment campaign. The documentary features personal audio recording from the battlefield, never before seen photographs and personal video, classified documentation including original mission orders, interviews with surviving members of Team Broadminded, Pulitzer nominee Marine and author Frank McAdams, and first-hand accounts from one of the greatest Marines to ever serve.
The documentary is available on iTunes, Vimeo, and Google Play. Additional broadcast outlets to follow.
iTunes Link below:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/major-capers-the-legend-of-team-broadminded/id1602449248?ls=1
