Heroines in the middle of the Second World War are the subject of the film Messengers of War, available on Netflix. Information on the program.
In 1945, in the midst of racial segregation, the American army formed a unit made up entirely of African-American women. Sent on missions abroad, these courageous soldiers will be responsible for taking care of postal centers, and thus distributing hope to the fighters on the front.
The story of this 6888th battalion is true, inspired by an article in the American magazine WWII History, and Tyler Perry (Sistas, Family Retreat, Ruthless) took it to make a film script which he also directed. The film can be seen from December 20 on Netflix.
In the casting of this American film: American actress Kerry Washington (Ray, Scandal, Django Unchained), who plays the commander of this 6888th postal center battalion, Ebony Obsidian (Hunters), Milauha Jackson (Strike Back, Murder) and the star host Oprah Winfrey.
What is the plot of the film Messengers of war ?
A battalion composed exclusively of African-American women is deployed during World War II and faces many difficulties in accomplishing their mission and serving their country.
Which actors are in the film’s cast Messengers of war ?
- Kerry Washington : Charity Adams
- Ebony Obsidian: Lena Derriecott King
- Milauha Jackson as Captain Campbell
- Oprah Winfrey as Mary McLeod Bethune
- Kylie Jefferson as Bernice Baker
- Pepi Sonuga as Elaine White
- Sarah Jeffery as Dolores Washington
- Susan Sarandon as Eleanor Roosevelt
- Sam Waterston as President Roosevelt
- Jay Reeves as Private Hugh Bell
- Jeante Godlock: Vera
- Moriah Brown as Inez
- Gregg Sulkin as Abram David
- Dean Norris as General Halt
- Shanice Shantay as Johnnie Mae
Where to watch the film Messengers of war streaming?
To watch the movie Messengers of waravailable since December 20, you must subscribe to Netlflix. Access to the platform streaming is done on the condition of paying a subscription. Several possibilities are available to you: a paid subscription whose cost amounts to 5.99 euros per month with the Netflix Standard offer with advertising, 13.49 euros per month with the standard package (without advertising and with two simultaneous screens), at 19.99 euros per month (without advertising and with 4 different screens at the same time).