The Six Triple Eight
2024 film by Tyler Perry
2024 film by Tyler Perry
The Six Triple Eight is a 2024 American war drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black, all-female battalion, in World War II. It is based on the article "Fighting a Two-Front War" by Kevin M. Hymel. The film's ensemble cast includes Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Gregg Sulkin, Susan Sarandon, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston, Kylie Jefferson, Moriah Brown, and Oprah Winfrey. The Six Triple Eight had a limited theatrical release on December 6, 2024, then began airing on Netflix on December 20. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Its historical accuracy was criticised by military historian Dick Cole, who identified numerous departures from the historical record, including the depiction of trench warfare in Italy and the portrayal of racial segregation, and argued that its exaggerated portrayal of racist characters diminished rather than strengthened its...
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