Terry’s GI Dad

Terry’s GI Dad

Terry from Leicester is on an emotional quest to trace his GI dad and learn about the lives of African American soldiers based in Britain during WW2.

Directed by: Jonathan Beamish

Runtime: 87 MINUTES
Completed: 01/07/2025
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Countries of Production: USA, UK

Terry from Leicester is on an emotional quest to trace his GI dad and learn about the lives of African American soldiers based in Britain during WW2. This epic journey takes Terry from his hometown of Leicester to South Carolina, Washington D.C., and the Northern Beaches of France.

About the director(s)

Jonathan Beamish is an award-winning director who works across broadcast documentary, drama, and content. He has worked with major broadcasters like the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 as well as brands like Sony, Nike, Samsung, the Wellcome Trust, and British Airways Team GB. His short films have been in competition at Edinburgh, LFF, Toronto, Melbourne, Clermont-Ferrand, Berlin, and AFI Docs.

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