Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

Sarah Jeffery on Playing Dolores Washington and Honoring The Six Triple Eight

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In this episode of Pop Culture Unplugged, Sarah Jeffery joins Elias to discuss her role as Dolores Washington in Tyler Perry's Netflix film, Six Triple Eight. The movie tells the incredible true story of the only all-Black, all-female battalion in WWII. Sarah dives into the historical significance of the 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, the challenges of portraying a real-life hero, and working alongside Kerry Washington under Tyler Perry’s direction.

Highlights:

  • Sarah shares how she prepared to portray Dolores Washington and bring authenticity to her role.
  • Insights into the untold story of the 6888th Battalion and its historical impact.
  • Behind-the-scenes stories from filming with Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington.
  • How the film’s themes of resilience and sisterhood resonate with today’s audience.
  • Sarah reflects on the importance of representation and sharing Black women’s contributions to history
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