Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine (2016)

First a Marine, then a wife, always a woman.

Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine (2016) poster

In 1945, Adele Shimanoff joins the U.S. Marine Corps amid a larger plan to bring women into the military in order to “free a marine to fight.” Adele moves away from the traditional Women’s Reserves and into active duty for a year, where she forms lifelong friendships and meets her future husband. He remains in active duty for 28 years after she leaves, giving her a full experience of life with the Marines. More than 70 years later, Adele is forced to confront the idea that she is still needed, even when her friends have passed on before her.

Director: Hannah Anderson
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Sarah Brady
Cinematography: Robert Barbarino
Editing: Daniel Chein
Production: El Dorado Films
Country: United States of America
Budget: $16,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

world war ii, u.s. marine, veteran, women in the military

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine about?
In 1945, Adele Shimanoff joins the U.S. Marine Corps amid a larger plan to bring women into the military in order to “free a marine to fight.” Adele moves away from the traditional Women’s Reserves and into active duty for a year, where she forms lifelong friendships and meets her future husband. He remains in active duty for 28 years after she leaves, giving her a full experience of life with the Marines. More than 70 years later, Adele is forced to confront the idea that she is still needed, even when her friends have passed on before her.
Who directed Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine?
Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine was directed by Hannah Anderson.
Who stars in Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine?
Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine stars Adele Shimanoff.
How long is Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine?
Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine?
Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine is a Documentary, War film.
What is the budget of Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine?
Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine had a budget of $16,000.
Where was Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine produced?
Adele Shimanoff: U.S. Marine was produced in United States of America.