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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Six Triple Eight’ on Netflix, Tyler Perry's Cloying Tribute to the Black Women Soldiers of WWII

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Story by UnknownDecember 20, 2024 • 5:15 PM
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Tyler Perry's latest 'Six Triple Eight' film on Netflix honors the unsung Black women soldiers of WWII, but its heavy-handed approach may leave some viewers feeling more manipulated than inspired.
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  • The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon, and Dean Norris, but their talents are largely wasted in roles that feel one-dimensional.
  • Despite the important historical significance of the 'Six Triple Eight' battalion, the film's sentimental tone and predictable plot twists make it feel more like a Lifetime movie than a nuanced exploration of their story.
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