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Filmmaker Tyler Perry Details How He Brought the Historical Drama The Six Triple Eight to Life
ComicBook.comStory by Patrick Cavanaugh
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Acclaimed filmmaker Tyler Perry brings the untold story of the all-black, all-female 6888th Postal Battalion's heroic WWII service to life in the Netflix historical drama 'The Six Triple Eight'.
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- Perry was shocked to learn the story of the 855 Black women who served overseas in WWII, saying he was 'embarrassed and ashamed' he didn't know about them before, but knew he had to share their inspiring tale.
- The film features an impressive ensemble cast, including luminaries like Oprah Winfrey and Sam Waterston, who Perry says were all eager to be part of this important historical project and support his vision.
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Tyler Perry, Nicole Avon, George Lucas, Anthony Hemingway, Steven Spielberg, Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Oprah Winfrey, Sam Waterston, Ryan Coogler, Netflix, Women's Army Corps, The Six Triple Eight, Red Tails, Saving Private Ryan, Black Panther