In the Netflix trailer (below), Kerry Washington plays an Army captain who delivers a stirring speech to the first and only women of color Army unit to fight overseas during World War II. six hundred and thirty-eight Directed by writer, director, and producer Tyler Perry.
“This is our mission. We will not fail. They go to fight the ship.
Their mission was to sort through a three-year backlog of mail – 17 million letters in total – that had not yet been delivered to American soldiers overseas in an effort to restore morale on the front lines.
Netflix’s biopic aims to give belated recognition to the heroism of the 6888th Battalion as they overcame discrimination and completed their letter mission ahead of schedule. six hundred and thirty-eight Adapted from Kevin M. Hymel’s article “Fighting a Two-Front War,” published in World War II History Magazine This is Perry’s fourth film for Netflix.
The synopsis details that the film is inspired by the first and only regiment of women of color to serve overseas in World War II. Despite facing racism and sexism and difficult working conditions, they remained committed to serving their country with honor and distinction. With an extraordinary mission, these unsung heroes work together to spread hope and break down barriers.
In addition to Washington, the cast also includes 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, Dean Norris, Sam Watson and Oprah Winfrey.
Nicole Avant, Angie Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig, Carlotta Espinosa and Perry serve as producers, with Peter Guber and Washington serve as executive producers.
six hundred and thirty-eight It will be released in select theaters starting December 6th and will be available on Netflix on December 20th.
