Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington and True Story

Kerry Washington, Tyler Perry's 'Six Triple Eight' movie tells true story of Black women in WWII
Kerry Washington and filmmaker Tyler Perry join for "The Six Triple Eight" to highlight WWII's only all-Black Women's Army Corps unit overseas.
‘The Six Triple Eight’ True Story: What to Know About Major Charity Adams from Kerry Washington’s Netflix Movie
Written and directed by Perry, The Six Triple Eight is based on a 2019 WWII History magazine article by Kevin M. Hymel. It details the true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, aka an all-Black, all-female battalion that was tasked with delivering mail to soldiers during World War II.
What is the true story behind Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight'?
Tyler Perry's “The Six Triple Eight” is based on the first predominantly Black battalion of women sent overseas during World War II. What to know about the true story.
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington on bringing "Six Triple Eight" to the big screen
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up for a new World War II film, "Six Triple Eight," shedding light on the 6888th Postal Battalion.
Kerry Washington breaks down the true story behind Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight'
Tyler Perry's “The Six Triple Eight” is based on the first predominantly Black battalion of women sent overseas during World War II. What to know about the true story.
'The Six Triple Eight' review: Kerry Washington rescues Tyler Perry's war drama
Unfortunately, The Six Triple Eight hits the same as most sentimental dramas that treat war as a postcard. A story about an underestimated battalion delivering long-delayed mail to soldiers on the front lines,
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 ...
How T.J. English told the true story of Cuban drug kingpins in ‘The Last Kilo’
The author found and interviewed the trafficker Willy Falcone as well as the law enforcement officials who caught the ...
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The True Story Behind Elvis Being Drafted Into the Army
On Dec. 20, 1957, Elvis Presley traded his status as “King of Rock ’n’ Roll” for that of general inductee when he was drafted ...
The True Story of Tyler Perry’s “The Six Triple Eight”: How Black Women Defied Odds to Complete Key WWII Mission (Exclusive)
Kerry Washington stars in the movie about an all-Black unit of the Women's Army Corps, who prevailed despite facing racism ...
Is ‘La Palma’ On Netflix Based On A True Story? What’s Real Vs. Fake
Netflix's disaster series "La Palma" is the No. 1 show in the U.S., but is it based on a true story? Did a volcano and ...
Is ‘Conclave’ Based on a True Story? What to Know About the Real, Secretive Process of Electing the Pope
While Conclave is not based on a true story, it does potentially offer viewers some insight into the real-life secretive ...
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Unpacking the Shocking True Story Behind ‘The Children’s Train’ on Netflix
The Children's Train showcases the harrowing true story of poverty in post-war Italy, leaving audiences everywhere completely ...
‘The Sticky’ true story: Inside the real Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
While “The Sticky” is “absolutely not the true story” of the heist, as the show’s trailer notes, the series does call fresh ...