Why Temple Gate Films Is Making JOHNSTON: An Interview with Rick Balentine
Rick Balentine discusses the JOHNSTON film, historical research, crew families, Paralight, and composing the score in an interview with Maya Bennett.
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JOHNSTON — at sea
A silent visual preview from the world of JOHNSTON.
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Building the JOHNSTON Film: The People and the Process
Explore the JOHNSTON film through sailors’ firsthand stories, family photographs, and the research, coding, and careful revisions behind Temple Gate Films’ work.
Read the update ↗Discovering the JOHNSTON Film: When Names Become Faces
Discover the people behind JOHNSTON through historical photographs, crew recollections, and a behind-the-scenes look at bringing their stories to film.
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