‘The Six Triple Eight’ Review: Tyler Perry’s Inspiring World War II Postal Drama (Mostly) Delivers

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Tyler Perry's latest WWII drama 'The Six Triple Eight' delivers an inspiring, if uneven, tale of the forgotten Black women who helped win the war.

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Starring Kerry Washington, the film focuses on the 6888th Postal Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female WWII unit to serve overseas.
Despite some pacing issues, the movie shines a much-needed spotlight on these unsung heroes and their vital role in the war effort.

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Kerry Washington, Tyler Perry, Netflix, The Six Triple Eight