The October 30, 2014, episode of
American Heroes Radio features a conversation with the writer, director and
producer of Trooper, Christopher Martini; and, the executive producer,
Lieutenant Colonel Lori D. Renwick, USA.
Program Date: October 30, 2014
Program Time: 1200
hours, PACIFIC
Topic: Trooper
About the Guest
The October 30, 2014, episode of
American Heroes Radio features a conversation with the writer, director and
producer of Trooper, Christopher Martini; and, the executive producer,
Lieutenant Colonel Lori D. Renwick, USA.
Trooper is a film about an Iraq Veteran as he
struggles to come to grips with the changes war has made in his life and those
around him. Murphy O'Shea (Christopher Martini), an Iraq Veteran, has a hard
time re-adjusting to society upon his return from a long tour. His world
crumbles when he discovers his father (Gary Swanson), a Vietnam Veteran, is
dying. His brother (Max Martini), currently on tour, reminds him to "shut
up and take it". Follow the story of a family of Veterans, as they
struggle with daily life and help each other heal the wounds of War.
Christopher Martini's first entry
into the industry was as a child actor on a Feature Film for HBO, acting
opposite John Lithgow. In 1996 Chris graduated from NYU film school and has
been working as a feature film editor ever since. Chris' short film, "The
Stone Child", about a Lakota Native-American boy coming of age, played at
over 20 film festivals, and aired on Channel 13 in NYC. Chris' first feature
film, "Trooper", about a returning Iraq War veteran, earned Chris the
"Renaissance Man Award" at the 2011 Garden State Film Festival. Chris
was the writer, director and star.
In 2013, Chris was honored with
the job of producing a grand art installation video for renowned Vancouver
artist, Stan Douglas, and Executive Produced by David Zwirner and the David
Zwirner gallery in NYC, one of the top art galleries in the world, representing
other artists such as Jeff Koons. The video features famed jazz musician, Jason
Moran, and the shoot involved 70's period set dressing and costumes. Chris has
dual citizenship (American and Italian), and lives in Brooklyn, where he writes
screenplays and plans his next film, in between producing and editing projects.
After graduating from the
University of Pennsylvania, Lieutenant Colonel D. Renwick’s first assignment
was a year tour in South Korea, north of the “no smile line” with the 2nd
Infantry Division. After promotion to Captain
she was deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina in an Aviation Liaison position in
Mostar. After that deployment she
attended Military Intelligence Officer Advanced Course and was subsequently
deployed to Qatar. After eight years of
active duty she transferred to the New Your National Guard. Lieutenant Colonel Renwick then volunteered
for a deployment to Iraq where she was a military police battalion intelligence
officer.
Lieutenant Colonel Lori D. Renwick
has earned numerous awards and certificates throughout her 17 year military
career, to include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation
Medal, Army Commendation Medal, one oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal, 2
NATO Ribbons, and the Army Aviation badge.
About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is police slang
for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and
life. Sometimes funny; sometimes
serious; but, always interesting.
About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a
sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union
Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree
in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton;
and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a
part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is
currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer
with the Union Institute and University.
He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement,
public policy, law enforcement technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has
published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such
as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine,
and Police One. He has appeared on the
History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject
matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.
Listen
from the Archive: http://www.hitechcj.com/americanheroesradio/trooper.html
Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD
(ret.), MPA
909.599.7530
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