As a film enthusiast with a soft spot for stories that highlight historical figures often overlooked, I found “The Six Triple Eight” to be a truly captivating and essential addition to my cinematic journey. Having recently revisited “Hidden Figures,” I was struck by the striking similarities between these two narratives – both showcase the indomitable spirit of black women in the face of adversity, proving that they were not just capable but crucial to the success of monumental endeavors.
The recently released Netflix film “The Six Triple Eight,” produced by Tyler Perry, is a World War II tale centered on an all-black female troop consisting of 855 women. Their mission was to sort and deliver over 17 million pieces of mail that were delayed and addressed to U.S. soldiers in Europe. This task played a significant role in boosting the morale of troops fighting in the war. The movie strongly resembles the critically acclaimed 2016 film “Hidden Figures,” which highlighted brilliant black women who faced discrimination, yet managed to save NASA’s space program and protect several astronauts. Movies like these are crucial for giving due recognition to extraordinary individuals who were long overlooked. The phrase “Better late than never” seems fitting, but as with Hidden Figures, this film may stir frustration in many that it took so long for the world to learn about this remarkable group of 855 women during World War II.
6888, also known as The Six Triple Eight, refers to a unit of African-American women who were assigned an arduous task under challenging circumstances amidst widespread opposition from higher echelons of the U.S. Army. Riddled with prejudice, these officials secretly hoped that these women would falter. Within colossal aircraft hangars, the Army amassed millions of undelivered letters and parcels. Quarters for the women were situated in a severely damaged structure, devoid of heat for extended periods, and yet, against all odds and deceitful claims from certain U.S. Army personnel that they weren’t performing their duties effectively, these resilient women managed to complete the task in just 90 days – despite being given six months.
In this movie, Kerry Washington plays Major Charity Adams, delivering one of her finest performances. Washington shines exceptionally, particularly in the sequences where she confronts the unacceptable disregard from her superiors, with General Halt, portrayed by Dean Norris, being a standout character. You might recognize Norris for his role as Hank Schrader, the lead police officer in the hit TV series “Breaking Bad.” I was also surprised by the well-executed action scenes depicting World War II battles, given that this is a lower-budget production on Netflix.
For the thought-provoking World War II movie on Netflix, its Rotten Tomatoes critic score stands at an unexpectedly low 50%, while viewers have ranked it more accurately at 82%. This time, I concur with the audience’s view and recommend this as a compelling must-watch film.
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2024-12-21 16:49