07 · Montford Point, North Carolina
Montford Point Fighters
John Carter and the MarinesInside the book
The first Black Marines train for two battles at once: the war ahead and the institution surrounding them. Boots, breath, shouted cadence, and electric guitar drive a number about earning what should never have been denied.
Who sings
John Carter and the Marines
Musical language
Military cadence · Hard rock · Percussive ensemble
Listening room
The scene is set.
The full recording will enter this room as the score develops. Until then, the moving picture holds its place in the world of the show.