About The Story of a Three Day Pass

"The Story of a Three Day Pass" is a movie directed by Melvin Van Peebles and was released in 1967. The plot centers around Turner, a black American soldier stationed in France who is granted a three-day leave by his commanding officer as a reward for his outstanding service. He travels to Paris where he meets, fall in love with, and spends a romantic weekend with Miriam, a white French woman. Their blissful affair ends abruptly when Turner's leave is revoked, and he must face the consequences of his actions.

Making / Production

Written and directed by Melvin Van Peebles, "The Story of a Three Day Pass" was filmed on location in Paris. It is a groundbreaking film in its honest and raw depiction of interracial romance, and its exploration of the societal and military consequences of their affair. Van Peebles would later be known as the father of modern black cinema.

Actors

• Harry Baird stars as Turner, the African-American soldier who is the protagonist of the story. He captured the essence of a man trapped by societal and military circumstances.
• Nicole Berger portrayed Miriam, the white French woman who becomes romantically involved with Turner. Berger gave an emotional and nuanced performance, illustrating the complexity of their situation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "The Story of a Three Day Pass" was the first feature film directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
• The movie broke new ground by focusing on an interracial relationship in a time when such depictions were rare in mainstream cinema.
• The film's original title is "La Permission," which is French for "The Permission."

Quotes

• "You know the only thing that makes you white is that you think you're white." - Turner
• "I'm not a soldier when I'm with you, I'm a man." - Turner to Miriam

Music, Soundtrack

• The lively and jazz-influenced soundtrack encapsulates the energy and soul of Paris in the 1960s.
• Features songs like "Just a 3 Day Journey", "I'm the One Ya Today" and the unforgettable "Love, that's America."