New trailer for Tyler Perry’s WWII drama The Six Triple Eight

Netflix has released a new poster and trailer for writer-director Tyler Perry’s historical drama The Six Triple Eight.

Based on Kevin M. Hymel’s article “Fighting a two-front warThe film stars Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, an officer who defies the odds despite racism and sexism to lead the first and only unit of color to serve overseas in World War II.

The film’s cast includes Kerry Washington, 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 and Gregg Sulkin, Scott Daniel Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston and Oprah Winfrey. Watch the trailer below…

THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT is inspired by the first and only colored unit of the Women’s Army Corps to serve overseas during World War II. Despite racism and sexism – and grueling working conditions – they were determined to serve their country with honor and distinction. Faced with an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes have given hope and broken down barriers. Written and directed by Tyler Perry, the film stars Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

“The Six Triple Eight” arrives on Netflix on December 20th.