
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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| DVDLaserDouglas PrattThe script has a weak structure and the characters are fairly superficial, but the film is still moving as all get out. |
| New York TimesWalter GoodmanThis cliche-bound script is an equal-missed-opportunity employer. |
| Common Sense MediaJeffrey M. AndersonTrue story of African-Americans in WWII has mature themes. |
| VarietyVariety StaffThe script's familiar, since air combat isn't a new genre by a long shot, but the additional mission of the men proving themselves gives telepic its extra dimension. |
| User Reviewhayley bI don't normally cry watching films bu this one made me do it. Continues to give me high inspiration and pride in those who serve the military. |
| User ReviewJames DFantastic movie... they all should be this good... this is our past present and future... we should learn something.. but it does not seem that we doooooooo |
| User ReviewS BIt's another one about black history go watch it. |
| User ReviewJay MFishburn, Cubin Gooding, Malcum Jamal Warner, need I say more. Also a True Story. |
| User ReviewKeysha AI like this movie cuz it teaches us about black history. |
| User ReviewKen PLove movies based on true events. Love aviation. Hence why I love this movie. |