Alene Duerk: First Woman to Make Admiral

"She was an admiral, but she was still a woman."

This short film tells the story of Alene B. Duerk, the first woman to earn the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Admiral Duerk served in World War II and during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After retiring, she went on to deliver meals to the elderly before passing away in her late 90s.

Release Date

January 1, 2020

Status

Released

Original Title

Alene Duerk: First Woman to Make Admiral

Runtime

9min

Budget

$25,000

Revenue

Language

English