Six Triple Eight—Hidden Figures?
Based on journalist Kevin M. Hymel’s 2019 article “Fighting a Two-Front War,” Six Triple Eight follows the inspiring story of 855 women who overcame immense barriers to sort over seventeen million pieces of backlogged mail. Sorting the mail became a priority to boost morale by ensuring soldiers stayed connected with loved ones. Their contributions, though largely forgotten by history, are brought to life in this powerful film.
In this Tyler Perry WWII drama, the only all-Black, all-female US WAC (Women’s Army Corps) unit of color –the 6888th Central Postal...