The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation announced the grand opening of their new, state-of-the-art giant-screen theater at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The Medal of Honor Theater airs a new signature film, “We, The Marines.” The theater and film opened on July 23.
ABOVE PHOTO: Medal of Honor Theater & “We, The Marines” Film Premiere at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, July 22, 2017. L to R: Mr. Shaun MacGillivray of MacGillivray Freeman Films; BGen Gerald McKay, Principal for Construction Projects of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation; Mr. Greg MacGillivray of MacGillivrary Freeman Films; Ms. Marilyn Hewson, President & CEO of Lockheed Martin; Lt. General Robert Blackman, President & CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation; and Ms. Leanne Caret, Executive Vice President and President & CEO, Defense, Space & Security of The Boeing Company.
“Opening the Medal of Honor Theater is a significant benchmark as we march toward completion of the National Museum of the Marine Corps” said Lt. Gen. Robert R. Blackman, Jr., president and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. “MacGillivray Freeman Films, a giant-screen film expert with notable productions including “To Fly!” produced for the Smithsonian, did a wonderful job producing, ‘We, The Marines.’ This film, sponsored by Boeing, will afford us a powerful and engaging way to tell the story of today’s Marines and share the Marine Corps experience with all Americans.”
The theater, sponsored by Lockheed Martin, seats 369 visitors and is equipped with multiple Christie 4K RGB laser illuminated projectors blended together to create a more immersive experience. The ultra-realistic images, awe-inspiring visuals and enveloping audio by High Performance Stereo (HPS), will transport visitors into the middle of the action and the edge of their seats.
The signature film is a 40-minute visual narrative of a Marine’s journey through the Corps. Narrated by Academy Award winning actor and Marine Gene Hackman, the film follows the journey of Marines from boot camp, to training, deployment and finally homecoming. The powerful film captures moments of action, bringing to life the sometimes intense experience of serving as a Marine. Filming took place at Marine Corps Bases including Parris Island, Camp Pendleton, Camp Lejeune and 29 Palms.
“With ‘We, The Marines,’ we want audiences to come away with a vast new appreciation for the razor-sharp focus, the fast reflexes, the constant teamwork and the dedication and compassion it takes to serve in the Marine Corps,” said Greg MacGillivray, the film’s director and two-time Academy Award-nominated Chairman of MacGillivray Freeman Films. “Marines have a higher calling, they protect our entire way of life, and our respect and admiration for this organization and leaders like General Blackman have grown tenfold from our experience making this film. We are honored to have been a part of it.”
Visitors can enjoy the new theater and film while visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps, which is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily except Christmas Day. Admission to the Museum and parking are free. Tickets to “We, The Marines” can be purchased at the theater box office located in the Museum. For more information, visit www.marineheritage.org.
