Challenges Wake You Up. Challenges get the blood circulating and the mind moving. A good challenge leaves you refreshed, with that “Wow, that was great!” feeling.
So, get up, you there! Keep reading—this is my challenge: a deep dive into The Triple Six Eight.
First Impressions – Tyler Perry’s New Film
I watched this film with wide eyes, wading through the syrupy sentimentality, grateful that From Hilde, with Love movie was still fresh in my mind. Why? When the translation of that article is ready you can find out. Patience.
Is It a True Story or Hollywood Exaggeration?
Tyler Perry’s film captures a highly significant yet often overlooked moment of World War II, recounting a true story. Because of this, artistic liberties should be kept in check. This is not a fictional film like The Brutalist, which some try to pass off as a historically based story—except it’s not. That film is pure fiction. Why does it try to convince you otherwise? You might find out when the translated version of the Hungarian article comes out.
The Story of the 6888th Battalion – The Women Heroes of War
So, movie tells the story of the 6888th Battalion—an all-Black women’s military unit—through a lens so drenched in cheesiness that it almost drowns in it. The film unfolds through the personal stories of real-life soldiers, showing how the U.S. Army deployed over 800 Black women to revive the military postal service. But this wasn’t just about mail. It was about morale. The letters they processed ensured that American soldiers fighting in Europe for democratic values received messages from home—emotional lifelines to help them endure the brutality of war. They brought hope.
Why Does This Story Matter Today?
The women of the 6888th processed approximately 17 million letters. Seventeen million connections that kept soldiers fighting for a world where: Neighboring countries don’t invade each other. Blood isn’t spilled over religion, envy, or twisted historical narratives. People don’t terrorize each other.
Strong Subject, Weak Execution – But Still, I’m Grateful
This film is an infinitely poorly made piece of cinema, and yet, it filled me with deep gratitude. It’s important—not for its craftsmanship, but for its reminder of the human cost paid for the peace we so casually squander today. You, me—we all spit on the graves of those who died for this so-called peaceful world.
This Is Not Politics – This Is About You
This isn’t about left or right. It’s not a political debate. This is rationality. How long will you let the leader you empowered provoke others? How long will you let your country’s leader stir up conflict? The one you entrusted with your vote—will you let them bring back an era of nations invading nations? At what point will you tell them, “Enough.”? Will you tell them at all?!
The Message of History – Remember the Heroes
That’s why this film is valuable. Because it reminds us. Just this year, on January 29th, Black U.S. Major General Edward Greer passed away. He believed in democracy—not based on whom he voted for, but in the idea itself. He came, He fought to liberate Europe and bring World War II to an end.
Remember: The Power Is Yours
Never forget: they are not your bosses. You gave them power to serve your interests. Only you can hold them accountable. That’s democracy.
How Far Will We Let Our Dogs Go… And Ourselves?
For more film analyses on similar topics, come back later and check out the translated review on an incredibly brave group of young German resistance fighters .
And if you’re curious why The Brutalist brilliantly sells itself as a true story, you’ll find the answer here, when the translation is ready…
The movie rolles on Netfilx
The owners of the black and white images are wiating them here on Heti Mocsok.
