Oprah Winfrey will star in six triple eight, the next film by Tyler Perry. The famous American presenter joins the cast of actress Kerry Washington in this historical drama about World War II, produced by Netflix.
Based on the true story of Postal Directory Battalion 6888, this film will trace the genesis of this unique battalion of 855 black women, responsible for delivering three years of unsent mail to its recipients during the war.
A first appearance since 2018
As reported by the US media varietyTyler Perry was inspired to write the setting for this film by an article by US Army historian Kevin M. Hymel about this battalion published in the World War II history magazinespecialized in World War II.
On March 14, 2022, President Joe Biden signed a bill to honor the 855 women of Postal Directory Battalion 6888 by awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’s highest honor.
In addition to Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey will also find Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Jay Reeves, as well as Jeanté Godlock, Moriah Brown, Baadja-Lyne Odums on the screen in this film. , Gregg Sulkin, Dean Norris, and Susan Sarandon.
Famous for her powerful interviews with prestigious guests such as Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Oprah Winfrey has also appeared on the big screen several times. The last appearance of her dates from 2018 in the film A shortcut in time by Ava DuVernay where the presenter played the fantastic character of Madame Quidam.
Source: BFM TV
