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The Tuskegee Airmen
War · History · Drama · 1995
During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American pilots into the Fighter Pilot Program. Known as the "Tuskegee Airman" for the name of the airbase at which they were trained, these men were forced to constantly endure harassement, prejudice, and much behind the scenes politics until at last they were able to prove themselves in combat.
Movie details
The Tuskegee Airmen
“The right spirit. The right attitude. The wrong color.”
1995 War · History · Drama 1h 46m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
During the Second World War, a special project is begun by the US Army Air Corps to integrate African American pilots into the Fighter Pilot Program. Known as the "Tuskegee Airman" for the name of the airbase at which they were trained, these men were forced to constantly endure harassement, prejudice, and much behind the scenes politics until at last they were able to prove themselves in combat.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Tuskegee Airmen?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Robert Markowitz
Written by
Paris Qualles · Trey Ellis · Ron Hutchinson · Robert Williams
Laurence Fishburne
Hannibal Lee
Allen Payne
Walter Peoples
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Leroy Cappy
Courtney B. Vance
Lt. Glenn
Andre Braugher
Benjamin O. Davis
Christopher McDonald
Major Joy
Daniel Hugh Kelly
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Put The Tuskegee Airmen on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.