Local Tuskegee Airmen lived story told in film 'Red Tails' James Warren wishes everyone in America will rush to the theaters today to see George Lucas' "Red Tails" film. Tuskegee airmen movie 'Red Tails' to test belief that black-focused film can't win box office NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tuskegee Airman Herbert Carter flew 77 missions during World War II and crashed landed only once, impressive numbers that challenged those skeptical of the abilities of black aviators. Decades later, he and the other legendary African-American airmen he flew with must once again prove themselves — at the box office. Tuskegee Airmen Movie Could Help Sewickley Monument The new fighter pilot movie 'Red Tails' shares a mission with a Sewickley-based group. Tuskegee Airmen honored in Toledo A congressman, mayor, and military brass were introduced, but the biggest hand -- a standing ovation even -- greeted the Tuskegee Airmen in attendance before a special screening Thursday night of the new George Lucas-produced film, Red Tails, at Rave Cinemas Franklin Park. Tuskegee Airmen recall WW II at premiere of "Red Tails" movie in Toledo "Red Tails" shows how the Tuskegee Airmen of Alabama fought the enemy and also bigotry and segregation. Tuskegee Airmen show heroism came in all colors: Jarvis DeBerry The Tuskegee Airmen were the quintessential credits to their race when disproving racist stereotypes was considered a part of every respectable black person's job description. It's unreasonable, when you think about it, to expect one person or even a group... Uplifting 'Red Tails' puts focus on Tuskegee Airmen Despite stunning aerial scenes and good intentions, the George Lucas-produced "Red Tails" is grounded by clumsy dialogue, a meandering plot and the occasional jarring anachronism. Review: 'Red Tails' biopic doesn't reach heights of WWII unit The Tuskegee Airmen deserve a much better movie than "Red Tails." Oh, the film's not a complete disaster. It's just so intentionally corny and clichéd that it never gives the real Tuskegee Airmen their due. Tuskegee Airmen fly again at the movies starting today From left: Tristan Wilds, Nate Parker and David Oyelowo are among the cast of "Red Tails.'' / Gannett Malcolm E. Nettingham, 93, of Scotch Plains was among 300 airmen to receive a Congressional Gold Medal. Tuskegee Airmen to attend Hampton 'Red Tails' screening HAMPTON Four of the original Tuskegee Airmen are scheduled to be in attendance at a Virginia screening of a movie celebrating the exploits of the pioneering World War II African-American airmen.
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