Today I ran into chuck and he gave me a grievance about where my documentary was going. I stopped by to fill out my time sheet and he told me “Listen, this thing has to be about Titan Crew…not me” in his gruff voice. He sounded…well…pissed about what I was doing. This kinda of discouraged me. Not him saying that, but him not appreciating what he has done for so many people who have come through this major.
I told him “Well this documentary is about Titan Crew…and the only two things that have been consistent with it over the years are the truck and you.” He still didn’t seem very excited about it even after that, but how do you tell someone that they are a mentor whenever they don’t want to hear it? Easy! I had other people do it for me. I simply think it’s vital to document the his importance to a select group of people, even if he doesn’t want to see it. Also, Chuck is a behind the scenes type of guy and doesn’t like to be put on camera, and I respect that because I am kind of the same way. But what exactly is wrong with me putting him as the focal point to a group of people. Every crew needs its captain and Chuck is Titan Crews, plain and simple.
Aside from that, I need to think of some sort of title for this damn thing. I started out with Life with Chuck in the Truck, but now I think I want to call it Titan Crew…Join at your own risk. I think it really compliments the fact that no one expects it to be what this activity becomes to you. Titan Crew is kinda your dysfunctional family, and of course in a good way.
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