Film Telling Toms River WWII Veteran's Story Set For OCC Screening

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A pair of local filmmakers are screening a new film about a World War II veteran from Toms River, who went from Navy diver to leading an international maritime recovery company.

"Jim Caldwell — In Depth" will be screened at the Grunin Center at Ocean County College on Thursday, March 28.

The film, by Roaming Dingo Productions, is part of the film company's Jersey Shore Veteran Films series.

"Jim Caldwell — In Depth" explores the life and philosophy of Caldwell, who grew up learning to swim in the Toms River and later became part of the Navy's Underwater Demolition Team divers, the precursor to the Navy Seals, according to Jennifer Suwak, a Manchester native and local historian, and one of the two filmmakers behind Roaming Dingo Productions.

The film primarily looks at Caldwell's journey after his service in World War II, which started with him founding a local dive shop in Toms River to leading an international maritime recovery and cable laying fleet corporation.

The screening event begins at 5 p.m. in the main auditorium at the Grunin Center and goes until 8 p.m.

"The Jersey Shore Veteran Film Series highlights the wisdom, courage, humor and personal stories of our local veterans," a news release about the film said. Additional information about the series can be found at www.roamingdingo.com.