Red Tails
The much anticipated George Lucas project will be released in the UK and Ireland by Momentum Pictures on June 6th, the 68th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Inspired by the true story of World War II’s first African American fighter squadron, Red Tails is a thrilling action-packed film with the most realistic dogfights ever to hit the screen.
Executive Produced by George Lucas, Produced by Rick McCallum and Charles Floyd Johnson, Written by John Ridley (Three Kings) and Aaron McGruder (The Boondocks) and Directed by Anthony Hemingway (The Wire), Red Tails tells the tale of the heroic 332nd fighter group of the U.S. Army Air Corps who overcame racial discrimination to become one of the most distinguished squadrons in World War II.
Lucas notes, "Red Tails has been a passion project for me for nearly 2 decades. It embodies the youthful energy of American Graffiti combined with the exhilarating action of the trench run from Star Wars and I believe it sheds light on an important chapter in our history that has been often overlooked."
Director Anthony Hemingway states, "It is an emotional story about an extraordinary group of young men whose courage and determination led them to become heroes.
I think every person, young and old, will walk away from this film feeling that anything is possible. Red Tails is a celebration of life and breaking down barriers."
Producer, Rick McCallum says, "Red Tails is an epic action film but it is also a story about brotherhood and friendship. We were fortunate to get the most amazing cast.
"The story of the Tuskegee Airmen represents a milestone in American history, and we’re all proud to be paying tribute to their heroic efforts. That cultural significance is not lost on anyone in this great young cast."
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