The Six Triple Eight
Originally released in 2019. The Six Triple Eight is a feature film. directed by James Theres. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This documentary includes interviews with the surviving six members from the 855 women of the SixTripleEight (6888 Central Postal Directory battalion), the first, and only, all-black female battalion sent to Europe during World War II. Their mission: clear the backlog of over 17 million pieces of mail stuck in warehouses in Birmingham, England and Rouen, France. They faced racism, sexism, and the Nazis. After dodging German U-boats, they arrived in Birmingham in February 1945. They were given six months to complete the mission in each city. Both times they finished in half the time. The last of the women returned to the United States in March 1946 with little fanfare. Their story was hidden in American military history until now. On November 30, 2018, a monument was dedicated in their honor at Buffalo Soldier Park, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Six Triple Eight about?
This documentary includes interviews with the surviving six members from the 855 women of the SixTripleEight (6888 Central Postal Directory battalion), the first, and only, all-black female battali...
Who directed The Six Triple Eight?
The Six Triple Eight was directed by James Theres.
How long is The Six Triple Eight?
The Six Triple Eight has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Six Triple Eight released?
The Six Triple Eight was released on April 12, 2019 in theaters.