Kerry Washington commands an all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit in Tyler Perry’s WWII epic, ‘The Six Triple Eight.’
Logline
A glimpse into an untold WWII story—Netflix debuts the first teaser for Tyler Perry’s ‘The Six Triple Eight,’ starring Kerry Washington.
Breakdown
- Netflix reveals the first teaser for ‘The Six Triple Eight,’ a film inspired by a pioneering WWII Women’s Army Corps unit of color.
- Directed and written by Tyler Perry.
- Release date: December 20th, 2024 on Netflix.
- Highlights struggles against discrimination and pivotal contributions during wartime.
Plot Beats
- The film is set during WWII and focuses on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
- This unit of 855 African American women tackled a massive backlog of undelivered mail.
- Against the odds, they sorted over 17 million pieces of mail, boosting soldier morale.
Cast and Crew
- Kerry Washington stars as Major Charity Adams.
- Supporting cast includes Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, and Sarah Jeffery.
- Veterans like Susan Sarandon, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey fill out the ensemble.
- Directed, written, and produced by Tyler Perry.
- Based on an article by Kevin M. Hymel, featuring an original song by Diane Warren, performed by H.E.R., with choreography by Debbie Allen.
Buzz and Highlights
- Significant as it portrays the only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII.
- Emphasizes themes of resilience, unity, and breaking racial and gender barriers.
- A refreshing deviation from Perry’s usual romances and comedies, showcasing his versatility.
Production Notes
- Inspired by the true story of the Women’s Army Corps unit highlighted in Kevin M. Hymel’s WWII article.
- Perry’s diverse filmography includes ‘Madea’s Family Reunion,’ ‘Good Deeds,’ and ‘A Jazzman’s Blues.’
- Produced by Perry, Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig, and Carlota Espinosa.
Closing Credits
Make sure to stream ‘The Six Triple Eight’ exclusively on Netflix starting December 20th, 2024.
YouTube Trailer
Here’s the first look teaser trailer for Tyler Perry’s film The Six Triple Eight:
