The Inspiring True Story Behind Netflix’s ‘The Six Triple Eight’
Discover the true story behind Tyler Perry's Netflix film "The Six Triple Eight" and the Black women of the 6888th Postal Battalion who made history during WWII.
‘The Six Triple Eight’ Delivers a Compelling True Story in Sometimes Cliched Fashion
The new film from director Tyler Perry follows the historic work of the Black Women’s Army Corp, who were tasked with a seemingly impossible mission.
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.
Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight’s True Story, Explained
Netflix’s ‘The Six Triple Eight’ follows the incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all-female unit in the US Army during World War II. As millions of letters and packages destined for soldiers pile up in warehouses across Europe,
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,
Netflix and Tyler Perry Have Made a Lot Worse Than ‘The Six Triple Eight’
Are you at war, or are you taking a nap?!?” This is one of the many rhetorical questions asked by Kerry Washington’s Captain (later Major) Charity Adams, leader of a group of women soldiers who will,
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
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 ...
‘The Six Triple Eight’ Is Based On An Incredible Real-Life Story — But Doesn’t Do It Justice
Tyler Perry takes on the true story of the 6888th Battalion, the only Women’s Army Corp unit of color who served overseas in ...
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Kerry Washington breaks down the true story behind Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight'
The heroic efforts of the battalion are captured in Netflix's “The Six Triple Eight,” written and directed by Tyler ...
The Six Triple Eight true story, as explained by director Tyler Perry and star Kerry Washington
The new film has just been made available on Netflix – we spoke to its star and creator about bringing an unreported part of ...
Kerry Washington felt the spirit of her character while filming war drama “The Six Triple Eight”: 'She was with us'
The star and executive producer and writer-director Tyler Perry tell EW about bringing the true story — about the first and ...
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‘The Six Triple Eight’ Is A Much-Needed Celebration Of Black Woman Patriotism
Tyler Perry's film 'The Six Triple Eight' tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all ...
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The Six Triple Eight Review: Honoring the Unsung Heroes of History
The Six Triple Eight Review pays tribute to the remarkable women of the 6888th Postal Battalion during WWII. Discover their ...
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The Six Triple Eight
“The Six Triple Eight” has its heart in the right place; it’s just not a particularly good film.