A Marine’s tale unfolds at the Hammer

Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jerry Ensminger served his country faithfully for nearly 25 years, toughening up thousands of enlistees as their drill instructor. But then his nine-year-old contracted a rare form of leukemia which eventually took her life. Engulfed by grief, but determined to seek out the truth, he eventually stumbled upon a cover-up of a massive water-pollution accident and set about trying to expose it.

UCLA’s Hammer Museum Work in Progress series, in conjunction with the Sundance Institute, tonight will screen the documentary of his story, “Semper Fi: Always Faithful,” tonight, March 24, 2011 at 8:00 pm, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Rachel Libert and Tony Hardmon.

Hammer programs are free to the public, but you’ll still need tickets—available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Billy Wilder Theater Box Office an hour in advance of showtime. Hammer members get preferred seating, depending on availability. No advance reservations or RSVPs  needed.

The Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd, on the northeast corner of Westwood and Wilshire Boulevards in Westwood Village, 3 blocks east of the 405 freeway’s Wilshire Boulevard exit. Park underneath after 6p for only $3. Here’s everything you need to know to visit the Hammer, or call (310) 443-7000.

Posted 3/24/11