In 1965 and 1966, Producer Askia Muhammad was a star-struck and naive college student who had matriculated from Watts to San Jose State University, while getting college deferments to serve two years active duty in the U.S. Navy Reserve. As Askia began his struggles with becoming a Reserve Office Candidate, the country began to struggle with itself with blacks' rights, the hippie movement, and the constant protest against the war in Vietnam. In "My World: Officer Candidate School," Askia takes us through his path from faithful Naval Officer to conscientious objector.

The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. “My World: Officer Candidate School” is part of a series of auto-biographical stories by Askia Muhammad, produced for Soundprint. Here are some other related documentaries:

The Education of Charles 67X Produced by: Askia Muhammad and Debra Morris

Going Home to the Blues Produced by: Askia Muhammad and Debra Morris

Sleeping Through the Dream Produced by: Askia Muhammad

Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin

Technical Director: Anna Maria de Freitas

Audio Engineer: Jared Weissbrot

Associate Producer: Katie Gott