Kerry Washington is bold and powerful in new teaser released by Netflix for upcoming film The Six Triple Eight from Director & Producer Tyler Perry.
The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers.
This film comes following Perry’s major shift in style with films like A Jazzman’s Blues and Mea Culpa showing his range as a filmmaker outside of the Madea franchise which propelled him to stardom.
Synopsis – The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism – and grueling working conditions – they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers. Written and directed by Tyler Perry, the film stars Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Produced by Tyler Perry, Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig and Carlota Espinosa, the film features an ensemble cast including Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Moriah Brown, Jeanté Godlock, Susan Sarandon, with Dean Norris, and Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey. Based on the article by Kevin M. Hymel, the film features an original song “The Journey” written by Diane Warren and performed by H.E.R., with choreography by Debbie Allen.
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Film Credits
DIRECTOR: Tyler Perry
SCREENPLAY BY: Tyler Perry, based on the article “Fighting A Two-Front War” by Kevin M. Hymel
PRODUCED BY: Tyler Perry, p.g.a., Nicole Avant, p.g.a., Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig, Carlota Espinosa
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Peter Guber, Kerry Washington
CAST: Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Moriah Brown, Jeanté Godlock, Jay Reeves, Jeffery Johnson, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Donna Biscoe, Gregg Sulkin, Scott Daniel Johnson, Susan Sarandon, with Dean Norris, and Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey
The Six Triple Eight premiers in Select Theaters Dec. 6 and globally on Netflix Dec. 20
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