Tonight, Netflix hosted the World Premiere for THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT at The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Director/Writer/Producer Tyler Perry was in attendance, alongside filmmakers Ambassador Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony Strickland, Keri Selig,
Carlota Espinosa, Peter Guber, Will Areu, Diane Warren, H.E.R., Debbie Allen, Kevin Hymel and the film’s stars Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jeffery, Milauna Jackson, Pepi Sonuga, Jay Reeves, Gregg Sulkin, Moriah Brown, Jeanté Godlock and more!
Additional notable guests include Tina Knowles, Big Sean, George Lucas, Vivica A. Fox, Nick Barrotta, Brittany O’Grady, Sizz Beatz, Loni Love and more!
Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey
Oprah and Kerry Washington
Vivica A. Fox
H.E.R.
Crystal Renee
Debbie Allen
Brandi Marie King
Big Sean
Logan Browning
Jeanté Godlock
Loni Love
Pepi Sonuga
Kylie Jefferson
Moriah Brown
Ebony Obsidian
Mellody Hobson and George Lucas
Tina Knowles
Diane Warren, Keri Selig, Aaron Zigman, Nicole Avant, Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Kerry Washington, Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer of Netflix, Carlota Espinosa, Tony L. Strickland, Angi Bones, and Dan Lin
The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism – and grueling working conditions – they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered 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. Produced by Tyler Perry, Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig and Carlota Espinosa, the film features an ensemble cast including Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Moriah Brown, Jeanté Godlock, Susan Sarandon, with Dean Norris, and Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey. Based on the article by Kevin M. Hymel, the film features an original song “The Journey” written by Diane Warren and performed by H.E.R., with choreography by Debbie Allen.
(Photos by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Netflix)
