Today's movies mark the birthdays of Steve McQueen, Margarethe Cammermeyer, and Keisha Castle-Hughes.
The Sand Pebbles (1966) is about a
fictional American gunboat on war-torn China's
Yangtze River in 1926. This action and romance
movie stars Steve McQueen, born March 24,
1930.
The Sand Pebbles
Serving in Silence: The Margarethe
Cammermeyer Story (1995) is a
TV movie based on the true story of
Cammermeyer, born March 24, 1942.
She was a military service member who was
involuntary discharged after she disclosed her
homosexuality. She legally challenged the action.
The movie won Emmys for Lead Actress, to
Glenn Close, Supporting Actress, to Judy Davis, and
Writing.
Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story
Whale Rider (2002) is not only the story
of a young girl growing up in New Zealand
and whales but also provides insight
into the indigenous Maori culture. This movie
won an Oscar for Best Actress to
Keisha Castle-Hughes, born March 24, 1990.
Whale Rider
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