6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black women's WAC unit, clears mail backlog during WWII; releases in select theaters Dec 6, Netflix Dec 20.
"The Six Triple Eight", a World War II drama directed by Tyler Perry, showcases the untold story of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) battalion, led by Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black women's unit, cleared a backlog of 17 million pieces of mail, connecting soldiers with their families. The film highlights their resilience against racism and sexism and will release in select theaters on December 6 before streaming on Netflix on December 20.
August 28, 2024
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