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Was the Six Triple Eight Real? All About the History-Making Army Unit Depicted in Netflix's New Movie

Kerry Washington plays Lt. Col. Charity Adams, the real-life commander of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, in the 2024 Netflix film 'The Six Triple Eight.' Here's everything to know about the women who inspired Tyler Perry's new movie.

Anora, Cuckoo, Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight, and every movie new to streaming

This week’s new movies on streaming include The Six Triple Eight on Netflix, Cuckoo on Hulu, Anora on VOD, and more.

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Movie on all-Black women's Army Corps unit with ties to Hampton Roads is out on Netflix

Tyler Perry is shining a movie spotlight on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion's significant impact on World War II after years of hardly any recognition.

Tyler Perry, The Six Triple Eight

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Tyler Perry Still Doesn't Care What You Think of His Writing, But What's Black Twitter Say About His New Film 'The Six Triple Eight?'

Writer/director/producer Tyler Perry has often been criticized for his films and TV series feeling narratively repetitive. Viewers claim that he’s just using the same stories over and over. Many fans and critics who think media mogul’s lack of reliance on a traditional writers room is the reason for his creative storytelling.

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Kerry Washington, Tyler Perry's 'Six Triple Eight' movie tells true story of Black women in WWII

The true story of the 855 Black women in the Women's Army Corps during World War II – the only all-Black Women's Army Corps unit overseas during the war – is getting the due it deserves in "The Six Triple Eight." Kerry Washington and filmmaker Tyler ...

Recreating WWII WAC Uniforms For Tyler Perry’s “The Six Triple Eight”

To recreate thousands of garments and accessories for Tyler Perry’s “The Six Triple Eight,” costume designer Karyn Wagner focused on details, and the work is incredible.

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The Inspiring True Story Behind Netflix’s ‘The Six Triple Eight’

Discover the true story behind Tyler Perry's Netflix film "The Six Triple Eight" and the Black women of the 6888th Postal ...

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The Six Triple Eight Parent's Guide: An excellent film for mature history fans

We reviewed Tyler Perry's new film, The Six Triple Eight, to determine if it's ok for teens to watch. Read on to find out if ...

Kerry Washington breaks down the true story behind Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight'

The heroic efforts of the battalion are captured in Netflix's “The Six Triple Eight,” written and directed by Tyler ...

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

Clunky storytelling doesn’t get in the way of this important real-life story about the heroic 6888th Postal Directory ...

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Rousing 'Six Triple Eight' honors unsung WWII heroes — and makes mail sorting interesting

Tyler Perry's Netflix film stars Kerry Washington as a U.S. major whose battalion of Black women ingeniously routed millions ...

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‘The Six Triple Eight’ Is A Much-Needed Celebration Of Black Woman Patriotism

Tyler Perry's film 'The Six Triple Eight' tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all ...

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‘The Six Triple Eight’ Is Based On An Incredible Real-Life Story — But Doesn’t Do It Justice

Tyler Perry takes on the true story of the 6888th Battalion, the only Women’s Army Corp unit of color who served overseas in ...

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N.J. ‘Six Triple Eight’ star Shanice Shantay on film debut, trailblazing World War II battalion

Shantay’s character, Johnnie Mae Burton, is a member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — nicknamed the Six ...

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