This is just speculation on my part, but I think Netflix quietly has very big aspirations for The Six Triple Eight. First of all, the military drama looks nothing like what we would expect from Tyler Perry, who wrote and directed the film. Second, the streamer has been cranking out trailers to spread awareness of the film and the performance of its star, Kerry Washington.
Based on Kevin M. Hymel’s 2019 WWII History magazine article, The Six Triple Eight stars Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, the first African-American woman to be an officer in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
The film was written and directed by Perry, with new music by Diane Warren and H.E.R.
Joining Washington in the cast is a huge ensemble that includes 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 opens in select theaters on December 6th, before moving to Netflix on December 20th.
SYNOPSIS: 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.
