If you are a long-time Legion M investor you are probably aware of our Defiant project, which centers on the remarkable true-life story of Robert Smalls. If you are a newer investor, you may not. Either way, we thought it was high time to provide an update as we’ve had a lot of recent momentum and have some exciting new assets to share.

WHO WAS ROBERT SMALLS?

If you are like a lot of people, you are aware of Robert Smalls because of a meme:

Like most memes this may sound like a bit of stretch, but if you do a bit of research you’ll find that not only is this one true – it’s only the tip of the iceberg!

The true-life story of Robert Smalls is nothing short of astonishing. He was born into some of the cruelest circumstances imaginable, and yet as a young man of just 23 years old, he had the courage and fortitude to take control of his life – along with the lives of those he loved – and become the master of his own destiny. He went from slave-quarters to the State House and along the way, altered the course of the Civil War and forever changed the trajectory of US history.

It’s a modern day superhero story with the ability to entertain, educate and inspire. And it's all based on a real person!

WHAT DOES LEGION M HAVE TO DO WITH THIS?

We’re trying to make this movie! Maybe even a series, as there are lot of stories to be told. It's a hugely ambitious project – the budget for something like this is orders of magnitude higher than anything Legion M could afford to fund at our current size. To succeed we need a studio partner, and to get that we need a package of script, director, and talent that can justify the level of investment required for a project of this caliber.

We’ve got a number of updates to make in the coming weeks, but we wanted to start by sharing the video above in which the amazing team behind this project (which includes a legendary actor/producer/director, the screenwriter of The Princess and the Frog, and the great, great, grandson of Robert Smalls himself!) introduces the story of Robert Smalls. Please take a moment to watch the video and let us know what you think on any of our socials at @LegionMOfficial.

LEARN MORE!

If you've got a few minutes more, do yourself a favor (you won't regret it) and watch this TEDx Talk by Michael Boulware Moore (the newest member of Legion M’s Defiant team), where he discusses the amazing legacy Robert Smalls. Once you’ve heard the full story, you’ll understand why we're so passionate about bringing this project to life.

Invest in Legion M and tell Hollywood “I Want to See this Story Told!”

For as little as $40 you can invest to own stock in Legion M and have a stake in every project on our slate. You're also supporting the development of emerging voices and stories — like that of Robert Smalls.

Remember – as individuals our power is limited, but when we unite we have the potential to shape the future of entertainment. If you believe in the idea of a fan-owned company and want to see stories like told, please go to startengine.com/legionm and learn how you can join over 40,000 investors in Legion M.

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