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When I talk about breaking
stereotypes by supporting age, gender, and ethnic diversity, it isn’t just a
talking point; it’s a mission. The goal
is to make diversity and inclusion so commonplace that talking about them is boring. This is achieved by creating unique characters
that challenge the perceived stereotypes and encourage new perspectives.
Graham Greene is a perfect example
of our goal. As a Native American, Graham
honored his culture; however, he did so by playing characters who were cops,
veterans, doctors, politicians, etc. His
ethnicity was only one aspect of a multifaceted character. I enjoyed his work because you never knew
what to expect from his talent. He
refused to play one-dimensional characters, which is why I created Martin
Flying Crow in Operation Home Base with him in mind.
Martin Flying Crow
A full-blooded Oneida, Martin
Flying Crow enlisted as an Army Medic to escape the abject poverty of the Rez,
only to find the destiny his ancestors had placed before him. Trained by his
shaman grandmother, Flying Crow walked the Red Road from childhood. At age 13,
he set out on a vision quest to learn his life’s path. The Eagle Spirit showed
him that he was destined to be a healer and guide others. This life was to be
one of service to others. He was to teach them the way of spiritual balance.
However, to lead others, he needed to walk the path himself. Enlisting as a
combat medic in the Army was the first step of many. In Vietnam, he served two
tours as a medic. Although he was not officially allowed to carry weapons, he
did not hesitate to defend those in his unit by whatever means necessary. It
was during this time that he crossed paths with Deek and Walter. After his
tour, he returned to the Rez. Working as a Paramedic, he quickly learned how
little emotional, spiritual, and medical support there was for the military
personnel, vets, and wounded warriors, along with their families. Working out
of his garage, he gathered information, contacts, and resources, which he used
to improve the lives of those affected by war. He gained national attention
when he was able to talk a wounded warrior out of committing suicide. It was
this exposure that brought him to the attention of Lorelei Stuart and Michael
Woodsman.
Unfortunately, Graham is permanently
unavailable. I need to consider one of
the many very talents alterative and tweak the character to make it more comfortable
for the actor.
The projects that I write and
produce offer the same opportunities and growth for women, veterans, and the LGBTQ+
community. It’s this fractioning of the
expected norm that shatters stereotypes and turns two-dimensional paper dolls
into real people. This is our goal; we will achieve this mission by focusing on
entertaining first and foremost. No one
likes to be preached at. But by creating
characters and putting them in situations that touch people’s hearts, you can
change minds and behaviors. In a world
where ignorance and cruelty are now celebrated, we will find the commonality in
our humanity to celebrate. If you share
our mission, let’s chat. Here is the
link to our website.
https://www.kaleidoscopefilmandtelevision.com/
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