As usual,the film was written and directed by Perry, and written in just two weeks.
It marks Perry and Washingtons third time working together.
In an interview withCollider, Perry explained why this story was necessary to bring to film.
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He also dished on why he enjoys working with Washington and his growing deal with the steaming platform.
COLLIDER: Congratulations on your new project,The Six Triple Eight.
Obviously, you are known for creating stories of purpose.
What about this real-life story actually struck a chord with you?
There were 855 Black women in the war in World War II, and nobody knew?
She’s like, Yeah, we have to tell the story.
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I was like, I’ve got to do everything I can to honor and celebrate these women.
PERRY: My whole life, Ive found myself in these pretty profound moments.
So,this isnt Black history, this is the history of America, and it should be told.
You spoke about meeting Mrs. King when, at the time, she was 99 years old.
Talk to us a little bit about what you took away from your interaction with her.
PERRY: I just loved her.
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She was so adorable.
Was that intentional on your end?
PERRY: From the time I stopped doing a lot of film in theater, I still love theater.
You guys have worked together, I believe, twice before onFor Colored GirlsandPeeples.
What about her makes her such an amazing leading lady from your vantage point?
And everything she did was really, really wonderful to lend into that point.
The series is a part of a first-look deal Perry struck with Netflix.
Why do you continue to do that in a time when that’s not necessarily the case?
PERRY: Well, that’s why.
It’s so important that people know that they are valued and worthy and they deserve it.
I’m trying to elevate as many people as I can.
This is not your first Netflix project.
What about Netflix makes them a great partner for you?
PERRY: The entire team that’s there.
It’s been really great.
Do you feel as if you get credit for setting the blueprint for that in the industry?
PERRY: I don’t know if I get the credit.
I really don’t need it.
So, if that helps somebody else to get that freedom, then so be it.
PERRY: The entire story.
One of my favorite scenes is the march.
The other favorite scene is the over my dead body scene.
I get chills thinking about it.
So, it’s the whole movie.
Watch the full interview above.
StreamThe Six Triple Eighton Netflix.
