Netflix on Wednesday morning announced that The Six Triple Eight, Tyler Perry‘s WWII drama starring Emmy winner Kerry Washington (Unprisoned), will be released in select theaters on December 6, debuting on the streamer on December 20.
The company also unveiled a teaser and a series of first-look stills, the first of which you can view above.
Based on Kevin M. Hymel’s article “Fighting A Two-Front War,” published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media, 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.
Washington leads the ensemble as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Others in the cast include Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Moriah Brown, Jeanté Godlock, Susan Sarandon, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston and Oprah Winfrey.
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Perry directed from his own script and produced alongside Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig and Carlota Espinosa. Peter Guber and Washington served as executive producers, with 15-time Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren contributing the original song “The Journey” and Oscar winner H.E.R. performing it.
Check out the teaser for The Six Triple Eight above.
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