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Tyler Perry Explains What He Wants People To Take Away From New Netflix Movie Six Triple Eight, And It’s Powerful

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Tyler Perry's WWII drama 'The Six Triple Eight' aims to shine a light on an unsung story of heroic Black women who helped turn the tide of the war.
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  • The film tells the untold tale of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas during WWII, who tackled a massive backlog of mail to boost morale.
  • Perry's goal is for the movie to serve as a teachable moment, shedding light on the often overlooked contributions of Black women in the war effort and inspiring audiences to learn more about their critical role.
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