The Cary Screens RESCUE MEN Documentary This Week

Cary, NC — In celebration of black history month, The Cary Theater will screen local director Allan R. Smith’s award winning film RESCUE MEN: The Story of the Pea Island Lifesavers on Thursday, February 19, 2015 and Sunday, February 22, 2015.

Directed by Allan R. Smith of Cary

Allan R. Smith, director of RESCUE MEN: The Story of the Pea Island Lifesavers, is a local award winning film maker and owner of DreamQuest Productions here in Cary. DreamQuest is a full-service production company that possesses over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry. The company specializes in extreme production environments and has captured stunning footage from around the world.

Smith is excited announce two RESCUE MEN screenings both occurring this week at The Cary Theater. The Sunday screening will feature a Q&A session with Smith himself.

RESCUE MEN: The Story of the Pea Island Lifesavers

RESCUE MEN: The Story of the Pea Island Lifesavers tells the true tale of the all-black crew that manned U.S. Lifesaving station 17 at Pea Island, North Carolina. The crew, lead by former slave and Civil War veteran Richard Etheridge, lent a hand at a time in history when it normally would have never been taken. The men went on to perform some of the most heroic rescues in the history of the Lifesaving Service.

It was the crew’s actions and heroics that created what we now know as The United States Coast Guard. Right after their meritorious service, and 100 years later, The Coast Guard awarded the crew the Gold Lifesaving Metal.

This must-see documentary tells their story.

Event Details

RESCUE MEN: The Story of the Pea Island Lifesavers
The Cary Theater, Downtown Cary, 7 pm

• Thursday, February 19, 2015: Screening only
• Sunday, February 22, 2015: Screening/Q&A

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Photos from DreamQuest Productions.