The Six Triple Eight
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The Six Triple Eight is a 2024 American war drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black, all-female battalion, in World War II. It is based on the article "Fighting a Two-Front War" by Kevin M. Hymel. The film features an ensemble cast, including Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Gregg Sulkin, Susan Sarandon, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston, Kylie Jefferson, Moriah Brown, and Oprah Winfrey. The Six Triple Eight was released in some cinemas on December 6, 2024. The film's featured song, "The Journey", was nominated for Best Original Song at the 97th Academy Awards. The film won all five of its nominations at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Motion Picture and acting wins for Washington, Obsidian, and the ensemble cast. In June 2025, the film received the DAR Media and Entertainment Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Infobox
Directed by
Tyler Perry
Written by
Tyler Perry
Based on
"Fighting a Two-Front War"by Kevin M. Hymel
Produced by
mw- Keri Selig Carlota Espinosa Tony Strickland Angi Bones Nicole Avant Tyler Perry
Starring
Kerry Washington Ebony Obsidian Dean Norris Sam Waterston Oprah Winfrey
Cinematography
Michael Watson
Edited by
Maysie Hoy
Music by
Aaron Zigman
Productioncompanies
Tyler Perry Studios Mandalay Pictures Intuition Her Excellency Productions
Distributed by
Netflix
Release dates
December 6, 2024 (2024-12-06) (United States) December 20, 2024 (2024-12-20) (Netflix)
Running time
127 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$70 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Academy Awards
Academy Awards
Award
Academy Awards
Date of ceremony
2 March 2025
Category
Best Original Song
Recipient(s)
"The Journey" – Diane Warren
Result
Nominated
African-American Film Critics Association
African-American Film Critics Association
Award
African-American Film Critics Association
Date of ceremony
February 19, 2025
Category
Beacon Award
Recipient(s)
Nicole Avant
Result
Honored
Black Reel Awards
Black Reel Awards
Award
Black Reel Awards
Date of ceremony
February 10, 2025
Category
Outstanding Lead Performance
Recipient(s)
Kerry Washington
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Original Song
Outstanding Original Song
Award
Outstanding Original Song
Date of ceremony
"The Journey" – Diane Warren; Performed by H.E.R.
Category
Won
Celebration of Cinema and Television
Celebration of Cinema and Television
Award
Celebration of Cinema and Television
Date of ceremony
December 9, 2024
Category
Icon Award
Recipient(s)
Tyler Perry
Result
Won
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Award
Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Date of ceremony
November 20, 2024
Category
Original Score – Feature Film
Recipient(s)
Aaron Zigman
Result
Nominated
Best Original Song – Feature Film
Best Original Song – Feature Film
Award
Best Original Song – Feature Film
Date of ceremony
"The Journey" – Diane Warren; Performed by H.E.R.
Category
Won
NAACP Image Awards
NAACP Image Awards
Award
NAACP Image Awards
Date of ceremony
February 22, 2025
Category
Outstanding Motion Picture
Recipient(s)
The Six Triple Eight
Result
Won
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Award
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Date of ceremony
Kerry Washington
Category
Won
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Award
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Date of ceremony
Ebony Obsidian
Category
Won
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
Award
Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture
Date of ceremony
Won
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Award
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
Date of ceremony
The cast of The Six Triple Eight
Category
Won
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Award
Satellite Awards
Date of ceremony
January 26, 2025
Category
Best Original Song
Recipient(s)
"The Journey" – Diane Warren
Result
Nominated
Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards
Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards
Award
Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards
Date of ceremony
February 12, 2025
Category
Outstanding Original Song for a Dramatic or Documentary Visual Media Production
Recipient(s)
Won
DAR National Defense Night Awards
DAR National Defense Night Awards
Award
DAR National Defense Night Awards
Date of ceremony
June 28, 2025
Category
DAR Media and Entertainment Award
Recipient(s)
Tyler Perry Studios
Result
Won
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Academy Awards | 2 March 2025 | Best Original Song | "The Journey" – Diane Warren | Nominated | |
| African-American Film Critics Association | February 19, 2025 | Beacon Award | Nicole Avant | Honored | |
| Black Reel Awards | February 10, 2025 | Outstanding Lead Performance | Kerry Washington | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Original Song | "The Journey" – Diane Warren; Performed by H.E.R. | Won | |||
| Celebration of Cinema and Television | December 9, 2024 | Icon Award | Tyler Perry | Won | |
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | November 20, 2024 | Original Score – Feature Film | Aaron Zigman | Nominated | |
| Best Original Song – Feature Film | "The Journey" – Diane Warren; Performed by H.E.R. | Won | |||
| NAACP Image Awards | February 22, 2025 | Outstanding Motion Picture | The Six Triple Eight | Won | |
| Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Kerry Washington | Won | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Ebony Obsidian | Won | |||
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture | Won | ||||
| Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture | The cast of The Six Triple Eight | Won | |||
| Satellite Awards | January 26, 2025 | Best Original Song | "The Journey" – Diane Warren | Nominated | |
| Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards | February 12, 2025 | Outstanding Original Song for a Dramatic or Documentary Visual Media Production | Won | ||
| DAR National Defense Night Awards | June 28, 2025 | DAR Media and Entertainment Award | Tyler Perry Studios | Won |
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