Generations of Silence

Short Short

“Generations of Silence” follows John Bethell, a seminarian in New York city who served as an Arabic linguist in the United States Navy. He currently serves as a chaplain for the New York Fire Department, and has plans for reenlistment upon graduation. John is one of thousands of LGBT veterans and service members of the US military who have served in silence for decades. His story serves as an example of those veterans, and shows the progress toward equality of service after the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.

Credits

Produced and Directed by: Jeanette Sears
Cinematography: Julian Amaro
Sound: Chih-Hsin Lee
Additional assistance: Nicole Solomon, Maryellen Tighe

Cast

John Bethell

Jeanette Sears

Jeanette Sears is an upcoming cinematographer who has shot various narrative and documentary films, including three short films shot just this year. She earned her undergraduate degree in Film Studies at The Ohio State University in 2011 and is currently pursuing an MFA in the Media Arts Production program at the City College of New York, with a concentration in cinematography. Her upcoming documentary short “Generations of Silence” is currently in production.

Specialization

Cinematography

Credits

DP – “Longing”, “Small Talk”, “Our Isaac”

Contact Jeanette

www.searsphotovideo.com