“” From left: Ted Sarandos, Nicole Avant, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington, Bela Bajaria and Dan Lin at the premiere for The Six Triple Eight. Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock In 2024, filmmaker Tyler Perry brought the story to the screen with a Netflix film titled “The Six Triple Eight,” starring a steely Kerry […]

The Six Triple Eight: How the 6888th Battalion Broke Barriers


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From left: Ted Sarandos, Nicole Avant, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington, Bela Bajaria and Dan Lin at the premiere for The Six Triple Eight. Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock

In 2024, filmmaker Tyler Perry brought the story to the screen with a Netflix film titled “The Six Triple Eight,” starring a steely Kerry Washington as Major Adams, with supporting roles by Kylie Jefferson, Moriah Brown and Tony Strickland.

The movie mixes historical drama with inspirational moments, depicting the challenges and triumphs of this all-Black female battalion. While some critics noted a “treacly presentation,” others praised the performances and called it an important true story that deserves a wide audience.