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GPMMC #10: A Marine Story (2010)

AMarineStoryA Marine Story (2010)
Director
: Ned Farr
Writer: Ned Farr
Stars: Dreya Weber, Paris P. Pickard and Christine Mourad
Summary: A decorated officer from a military family, Alex (Dreya Weber) is unexpectedly discharged from duty. When she returns to her conservative hometown, the Marine struggles to readjust to civilian life, but agrees to mentor Saffron (Paris P. Pickard), a troubled teen who’s enlisting. Alex is the no-nonsense role model and authority figure Saffron needs, but as Saffron finally hits her stride, Alex must find the courage to face her own demons.

She got discharged because of “homosexual conduct”.  Yup, it’s a DADT story.  Kinda.  The main plot takes place after the discharge with Alex working herself back into civilian life.  Along comes Saffron whom she ends up whipping into shape to join the Marines.  In the meantime she’s starting to come out and have an official girlfriend and making something of her life.  Weber is amazing in the role of Alex, a tough as nails marine women.  The story is compelling, even though the DADT issue is only really a side note.  The story is more of Alex training of Saffron and integrating into a happy civilian life.

5 Stars

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