Kerry Washington and Tyler Perry Unlock an Untold True Story in 'The Six Triple Eight'

Kerry Washington in a military uniform on the poster for The Six Triple Eight.

Among stories of WWII soldiers, army chiefs, and valiant heroes who fought for their nation and saved the day, the contributions of women, who remained in the background, often get lost. These women are the true unsung heroes, working tirelessly off the battlefield, against all odds, protecting and serving their nation and their homes, one task at a time. And now, Tyler Perry brings those stories to light with his new film, The Six Triple Eight.

&#x2715 Remove Ads While you wait for the film to arrive this holiday season, check out everything we know about The Six Triple Eight, including the release date, trailer, cast, and characters. &#x2715 Remove Ads Tyler Perry’s The Six Triple Eight, focuses on how Major Adams led the unit with sheer determination and courage while diving into the women’s emotional journey, hardship, and experiences. Additionally, the film also explores the efforts of military pioneer Millie Dunn Veasey and the Stage Door Canteen's fight for racial equality. The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII.

&#x2715 Remove Ads Other prominent characters are played by 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 , and Dean Norris .

&#x2715 Remove Ads Kerry Washington serves as an executive producer for The Six Triple Eight, alongside Peter Guber of Mandalay Pictures. Apart from Perry, Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig, and Carlota Espinosa also serve as the film’s producers. Michael Watson is credited as the cinematographer for the war drama film, while the music is composed by Aaron Zigman, a composer best known for The Notebook and Perry’s other films, Good Deeds and A Jazzman’s Blues.

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