The Six Triple Eight Will Stand To Attention In December, Courtesy Of Netflix
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The Six Triple Eight. Kerry Washington as Captain Charity Adams in The Six Triple Eight. Cr. Bob Mahoney/Perry Well Films 2/Courtesy of Netflix
Tyler Perry writes and directs Kerry Washington in the first look at The Six Triple Eight. In cinemas from December 6th and on Netflix from December 20th.
Almost a full century after the end of World War II, new stories about the quiet heroism of everyday individuals continue to come to light. Now Tyler Perry is tackling the war with his new film The Six Triple Eight, the story of the war’s only Women’s Army Corps unit of colour, which stars Kerry Washington. Perry wrote and directed the project, and produced it alongside Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig, and Carlota Espinosa.
THE 6888TH CENTRAL POSTAL DIRECTORY BATTALION
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion contributed to the war effort in a unique way. By sorting through a three-year backlog of mail (17 million pieces of it!) that hadn’t been delivered to American soldiers far from home. In the face of discrimination and a vast, unfamiliar country divided by global conflict, these 855 women brought hope to the front lines.
“A lot of people do not want us to succeed,” Washington says as Captain Charity Adams in the film’s new teaser. “We have the most to prove.”
But that’s exactly what they did. Given six months to complete the task, the 6888th accomplished their mission in less than 90 days. Providing morale when the United States needed it most.
SYNOPSIS
THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of colour to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism. And gruelling working conditions, they were committed to serving their country with honour and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers. Written and directed by Tyler Perry. The film stars Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
Produced by Tyler Perry. Nicole Avant. Angi Bones. Tony L. Strickland. Keri Selig and Carlota Espinosa. The film features an ensemble cast including Ebony Obsidian. Milauna Jackson. Kylie Jefferson. Shanice Shantay. Sarah Jeffery. Pepi Sonuga. Moriah Brown. Jeanté Godlock. Susan Sarandon, with Dean Norris, Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey. Based on the article by Kevin M. Hymel, the film features an original song “The Journey” written by Diane Warren and performed by H.E.R., with choreography by Debbie Allen.
CREDITS
Director: Tyler Perry
Screenplay by: Tyler Perry, based on the article “Fighting A Two-Front War” by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media
Produced by: Tyler Perry, Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig, Carlota Espinosa
Executive Producers: Peter Guber, Kerry Washington
Cast: Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Moriah Brown, Jeanté Godlock, Jay Reeves, Jeffery Johnson, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Donna Biscoe, Gregg Sulkin, Scott Daniel Johnson, Susan Sarandon, with Dean Norris, and Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey.
www.netflix.com/TheSixTripleEight
The Six Triple Eight will be in selected UK cinemas from December 6th. It premieres on Netflix on December 20th.
Source: Netflix
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