#1209 – Jeff Carter

 

  • Trailer info for screening View Here
  • Jeff worked on the “50 Reasons For 50 Years” project with Black Op Radio.
  • Jeff’s research featured on Jim DiEugenio’s Kennedys & King website.
  • Len recently completed documentary on William Pepper for John Barbour. Watch Here
  • Len’s research was influenced early on by Mae Brussell, Jim Garrison & Fletcher Prouty.
  • Len & Jeff drafted the framework for a Prouty documentary while working on 50 Reasons .
  • The film features Oliver Stone discussing Fletcher Prouty.
  • Film premier of “Fletcher Prouty’s Cold War” on August 12th at Paul Phillips Hall in Victoria, B.C..
  • Len’s relationship with Fletcher provided an archive of photos, interviews & documents for the film.
  • “Fletcher Prouty’s Cold War” is an offshoot of “50 Reasons For 50 Years” film series.
  • Historic documentary that covers Prouty’s military career & Cold War events from 1940’s – 1963.
  • Col. Fletcher Prouty spent 23 years in the military, including 9 years at the Pentagon.
  • Hearing Dave Ratcliffe interview Fletcher Prouty was Len’s catalyst for writing Prouty about JFK.
  • Cold War conflicts occurred before the end of WWII; Operation Paperclip was a betrayal against Stalin.
  • Donald Sutherland portrayed Prouty as “Mr. X” in Oliver Stone’s movie, JFK.
  • Being USAF, Prouty didn’t sign a CIA Oath of Secrecy
  • Prouty had been head of “Team B” at the Pentagon. CIA had to clear all plans & operations with USAF.
  • The requests that came through the CIA helped Prouty recognize Black Ops.
  • Before retirement, Prouty had his secretaries discontinue stamping documents with “Top Secret” etc..
  • Prouty was able to disclose several documents due to their lack of classification after retiring.
  • After retirement, Fletcher provided counter information about Vietnam, Bay of Pigs, JFK & Black Ops.
  • Prouty would help researchers & reporters indirectly by dropping hints without divulging secrets.
  • In 1972, Prouty’s “The Secret Team” was published, which was a warning to society about the CIA.
  • Prouty was motivated to educate the public often stating “I’m just trying to level the playing field”.
  • Fletcher revealed that Ed Lansdale had been in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963.
  • Len & friend Andy Hill came to Prouty with a long list of organized questions, to ensure efficiency.
  • Prouty would always take the time to respond & answer correspondence from curious researchers.
  • Len & Jeff reflect on the struggles of whistleblowers Edward Snowden & Julian Assange.
  • Len produced a video with Fletcher Prouty on the specifics surrounding JFK’s assassination. Watch Here