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Nov 10, 2000 · Men of Honor: Directed by George Tillman Jr.. With Robert De Niro, Cuba Gooding Jr., Charlize Theron, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. The story of Carl Brashear, the first African-American U.S. Navy Diver, and the man who trained him.
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- Biography, Drama
- George Tillman Jr.
- 2000-11-10
Carl Brashear (center) received an Outstanding Public Service Award in October 2000 from actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and then-Defense Secretary William Cohen for 42 years of combined military and federal civilian service. Gooding portrayed Brashear in the 2000 film Men of Honor.
Carl Maxie Brashear (January 19, 1931 – July 25, 2006) was a United States Navy sailor. He was a Master Diver, rising to the position in 1970, despite having his lower left leg amputated in 1966. The 2000 film Men of Honor was based on his life.
Scott Marshall Smith. Screenplay. Against formidable odds -- and an old-school diving instructor embittered by the U.S. Navy's new, less prejudicial policies -- Carl Brashear sets his sights on becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this uplifting true story. Their relationship starts out on the rocks, but fate ultimately ...
Feb 13, 2023 · In 2000, the movie Men of Honor told the real-life story of Carl Brashear, played by Cuba Gooding Jr. The retired diver acted as a consultant for the film, and later confirmed that it was a largely accurate depiction of his life.
Navy diver Carl Brashear at CTF. The REAL face behind Men of Honor and Cuba Gooding Jr. See pics of the real Carl Brashear and find out the truth behind Men of Honor.
