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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