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- Carl Brashear is an ambitious sharecropper who joins the U.S. Navy to become the world's first black master diver. But as he works through diving training, the racist Master Chief sets out to make Carl's journey as difficult as possible.
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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.
Carl Brashear is an ambitious sharecropper who joins the U.S. Navy to become the world's first black master diver. But as he works through diving training, the racist Master Chief sets out to make Carl's journey as difficult as possible.
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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.
Dec 21, 2023 · A: Yes, Men of Honor is based on the life of Carl Brashear, the first African American U.S. Navy Master Diver. The movie depicts his journey of overcoming racial discrimination and physical challenges to achieve his dreams.
Dec 2, 2023 · Carl Brashear's journey in Men of Honor is closely based on his real-life story, a remarkable tale of resilience and determination. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1948 (via The New York Times), and despite facing racial discrimination, Brashear pursued his ambition to become a diver.
Feb 13, 2023 · This is the story of Carl Brashear, the barrier-breaking Navy hero featured in the 2000 film Men of Honor. Who Was Carl Brashear? Carl Brashear was born on January 19, 1931. The sixth of eight children, Brashear was the son of sharecroppers scraping together a living in rural Kentucky.
Today, more than 15 years after his death, Carl Brashear is a household name following the popular success of “Men of Honor,” a 2000 Hollywood movie based on his life. For many, he has come to represent the power of perseverance and resilience.
