Tyler Perry's eagerly anticipated ‘The Six Triple Eight' will arrive in cinemas and on Netflix this December.
Inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of colour to serve overseas in WWII, the film stars 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. Watch the teaser trailer below:
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.
‘The Six Triple Eight' is written and directed by Perry. It stars Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The film is produced by Tyler Perry, Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig and Carlota Espinosa. The executive producers are Peter Guber and Kerry Washington.
Based on the article ‘Fighting A Two- Front War”'by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media, the film features an original song ‘The Journey' written by Diane Warren and performed by H.E.R., with choreography by Debbie Allen.
‘The Six Triple Eight' will receive a limited theatrical release on 6th December 2024 and premiere on Netflix on 20th December. For more information visit www.netflix.com/TheSixTripleEight.
