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.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz (March 2023). "Women Who Shaped History: How an All-Black Female WWII Unit Saved Morale on the Battlefield". Smithsonian Magazine. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023. 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 treatment of the discrimination faced by the 6888th. Its song, "The Journey", was nominated for Best Original Song at the 97th Academy Awards. The film was nominated for and won five awards at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Motion Picture and acting wins for Washington, Obsidian, and the ensemble cast.
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