Netflix's 'The Six Triple Eight' Honors Trailblazing Black Women of WWII

Tyler Perry's latest film sheds light on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas during World War II.

The film, directed by Tyler Perry and starring Kerry Washington, tells the story of the 6888th Battalion, which overcame racism and sexism while sorting millions of backlogged mail for U.S. troops in Europe.
Major Charity Adams, played by Washington, led the battalion with resilience, famously standing up to a white general who attempted to undermine her leadership.
The 6888th worked under harsh conditions, including freezing warehouses and rats, yet cleared mail backlogs in record time, boosting troop morale during the war.
The battalion's contributions were largely overlooked for decades, receiving formal recognition with a Congressional Gold Medal only in 2022.
The film highlights the women’s perseverance and legacy, though some critics note it misses opportunities to delve deeper into their personal stories and struggles.