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Why ‘The Six Triple Eight’ is Dedicated to Clarence and Jacqueline Avant

Variety
Story by Angelique Jackson
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A WWII drama spotlights the unsung Black women who battled bureaucracy to deliver millions of letters, dedicated to a trailblazing Hollywood couple.
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  • The film is dedicated to Clarence and Jacqueline Avant, a pioneering Black entertainment exec and his wife, who have championed Black stories and causes for decades.
  • Over 23.3 million viewers tuned in to watch 'The Six Triple Eight' on Netflix, making it a hit with audiences hungry for stories about unsung heroes of color.
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Clarence Avant, Jacqueline Avant, Netflix, The Six Triple Eight
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