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The True Story Behind Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight', Explained

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Unsung WWII heroes get their due in Tyler Perry's high-stakes drama about the 6888th, the first all-Black, all-female unit deployed overseas.
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  • The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was tasked with clearing a 2-year backlog of undelivered mail for American troops in Europe, a colossal undertaking that had stymied male units.
  • The story of the 6888th has been buried for decades, but this film aims to finally give these trailblazing Black women the recognition they deserve for their service and sacrifices.
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Tyler Perry, The Six Triple Eight, 'The Six Triple Eight'
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