Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington and Women's Army Corps

Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington on bringing the untold story of "Six Triple Eight" to the big screen
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up for a new World War II film, "Six Triple Eight," shedding light on the 6888th Postal Battalion.
Kerry Washington, Tyler Perry's 'Six Triple Eight' movie tells true story of Black women in WWII
Kerry Washington and filmmaker Tyler Perry join for "The Six Triple Eight" to highlight WWII's only all-Black Women's Army Corps unit overseas.
Tyler Perry honors a WWII Black women’s battalion in ‘The Six Triple Eight’
The Six Triple Eight” represents a leap in ambition for one-man movie studio Tyler Perry. It’s a broadscale period drama that casts a spotlight on a neglected chapter of World War II history: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps was the only Black WAC unit sent overseas to Europe,
What is the true story behind Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight'?
Perry's new drama is based on the incredible true story of the first predominantly Black battalion of women sent overseas during World War II.
The True Story of Tyler Perry’s “The Six Triple Eight”: How Black Women Defied Odds to Complete Key WWII Mission (Exclusive)
Kerry Washington stars in the movie about an all-Black unit of the Women's Army Corps, who prevailed despite facing racism and sexism
New Tyler Perry film 'The Six Triple Eight' looks at women of color serving i WWII
Director, producer and writer Tyler Perry joins Morning Joe to discuss 'The Six Triple Eight,' which will be available to stream starting December 26 and is in select theaters now. The film follows the first and only Women's Army Corps unit of color to be stationed in Europe during WWII.
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Six Triple Eight’ on Netflix, Tyler Perry’s Cloying Tribute to the Black Women Soldiers of WWII
T he Six Triple Eight (now streaming on Netflix) is the lesser-traveled of Tyler Perry’s three primary tonal modes: the sincere stab at prestige filmmaking. (The other two? Prep
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Tyler Perry Opens Up About Seeking Therapy At 54: “I’m Living The Freest”
The acclaimed director, producer, and writer recently appeared on The View and shared a transformative milestone in his ...
Recreating WWII WAC Uniforms For Tyler Perry’s “The Six Eighty Eight”
To recreate thousands of garments and accessories for Tyler Perry’s “The Six Eighty Eight,” costume designer Karyn Wagner ...
The Six Triple Eight: Tyler Perry’s worthy ode to an all-female battalion is a slog
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion certainly deserve a documentary – indeed, there have been several. This mainly ...
Tyler Perry Says He Went To Therapy For The First Time At 54: 'I’m Living The Freest, Best Part Of My Life'
“I’m living the freest, best part of my life,” he said. “I’d been bound by so much trauma, so much pain, so much heartache ...
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Tyler Perry credits therapy for personal growth
Tyler Perry made a heartfelt return to "The View," where he expressed gratitude to co-host Joy Behar for her impactful ...
'The Six Triple Eight' Review: Tyler Perry's Inspiring World War II Postal Drama (Mostly) Delivers
Movies have been telling stories about World War II since before some history books say World War II even started. What's ...
Tyler Perry Explains What He Wants People To Take Away From New Netflix Movie Six Triple Eight, And It’s Powerful
However, new 2024 release The Six Triple Eight tells a different war story that most haven’t heard before. I wanted to know ...
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Tyler Perry reveals the fate of your favorite marriage franchise
In an unexpected turn of events, filmmaker Tyler Perry has addressed the burning question about the future of his ...