Exclusive: The Six Triple Eight cast interviews with Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson & more
Hitting Netflix on Dec. 20 is The Six Triple Eight, directed by Tyler Perry and 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.
Written by Perry and based on the article "Fighting A Two-Front War'' by Kevin M. Hymel published in WWII History Magazine by Sovereign Media, the cast includes Kerry Washington, 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 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.
The film features an original song “The Journey” written by Diane Warren and performed by H.E.R., with choreography by Debbie Allen.
The film was produced by Tyler Perry, Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig, and Carlota Espinosa. The executive producing team includes Peter Guber and Kerry Washington.
Blackfilmandtv.com's Wilson Morales talks to cast members Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, and Pepi Sonuga on The Six Triple Eight.
