It is inspired by the true story of master chief petty officer carl brashear, the first african american master diver in the united states navy. Carl brashear is determined to be the first african american navy diver in. Sunday, a celebrated master chief navy diver whose exploits as a. Men of honor tells the story of how he became one despite everything, and then how he. This is the stirring story of carl brashear cuba gooding jr, his magnifent acting certainly does the man justice, being a straightforward tribute to this historical hero, the first africanamerican u. Men of honor movie clip til he stops moving 2000 hd.
Directed by george tillman jr with cuba gooding jr. The story of carl brashear, the first africanamerican u. Prior to this his first job was as a breakdancer followed. The film starred oscar winning actors cuba gooding, jr. Billy lies drunk on a beach and is caught by military police. Cuba gooding jr plays carl brashear the first coloured master diver. Originally announced under the title navy diver, men of honor also features. Brashear, men of honor chronicled its heros struggle against.
Men of honor 33 movie clip 12 steps 2000 hd youtube. The film features the classic us navy mark v diving equipment used by the navy from 1915 until 1985. Based on a true story it shows the determination of carl to fulfill his dream regardless of the discrimination and racism that is thrown at him from all angles. Bill cosby, robert teitel, stan robertson, scott marshall smith. His mother, shirley sullivan, was a backup singer for the sweethearts.
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