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Sonal Pandya
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Kerry Washington Leads Meandering WWII Story About Forgotten All-Black Battalion
The well-intentioned war drama, directed by Tyler Perry, loses focus at points.
Prolific filmmaker Tyler Perry’s latest is a departure from his usual fare. The actor-director tells the story of the inspiring women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black unit of the Women’s Army Corps that served in Europe. It is a tale not many were aware of, and the movie highlights how the women endured and served with dedication despite the odds against them.