Camp Gordon Johnston honors Black History Month

On Saturday February 25th, a special showing of “The Werth Eleven” will be presented in the movie theatre at the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum.

Located in the Carrabelle Municipal Complex the docudrama will have two showings: 1100 and 1300 hours (11 A.M. and 1 P.M.) Admission is by donation and there will be free popcorn.

The Werth Eleven:
During WWII, 1.2 million African-Americans served in the armed forces. Fully 125,000 served overseas. 708 were killed. Among those were The Werth Eleven. Their story was lost to history. Until now.
The Werth Eleven is an ambitious docudrama based on the true story of eleven Africa-American soldiers who were ruthlessly murdered by the Nazi SS during the battle of the Bulge. The film weaves exciting visual effects, never before seen archival footage, and compelling interviews to detail one of the least known atrocities committed during World War II.
Featured as “The G.I. Film of the Year” it is notable that the soldier/actors are present day active duty soldiers serving in Germany. Because of the violence depicted in this docudrama it is recommended for viewing by adults only.
(Sources: The American Legion Magazine, February 2012)